chapter 30
Mandi
My mind was a blur as Julian placed a possessive hand on my back, guiding me inside. Everyone was frantic, getting the sets ready, and helping each other into costumes. Chela was running around the stage with a clipboard in hand, barking out orders.
“It’s about time,” she said when we walked in. “We have a minor emergency with Pablo. He decided at the last minute that he doesn’t want to do the Mexican hat dance. Something about his shoes. I need you to deal with it.”
“Come on, Chela, do I have to do everything?”
“Uh, yeah. Pablo won’t listen to me. So yeah, you need to deal with it.”
“Okay, give me a moment with, Mandi.”
“Hola, mamacita. You look sexy!” Chela exclaimed when she finally glanced over at me.
“Thanks.”
“Do me a favor and give this to Carla when she ge
