Chapter 114

The filming went on, and Maria started to really get into the groove—the scenes went way smoother than expected. She got through all four outfits, wrapping up two hours ahead of schedule. The last shoot was timed for sunset, capturing the golden light and dusk vibes. David told everyone to take a break and had a quick chat with Brian Scott before heading back to the office for other matters. Inside the trailer, Maria had taken off her makeup. Since she didn’t need to change into the final outfit just yet, she finally slipped into something comfy to relax a bit. Grace handed her a water bottle. “Tired? Drink up.” “Hey, what do you think? Would you ever wanna try working in a film crew as a makeup artist?” Maria figured if she could help, she should—let Grace try different things so she could figure out what fit her best. “I just wanna stick with you,” Grace said, elbows on the table, chin resting on her hands, looking up at Maria with a smile. Maria ruffled her hair. “Okay, then you’ll