A Quick Exit

I took a step back, breaking the spell that had cast over us. "No problem, Lewis, I'm glad I could help," I said, trying to sound casual, as if nothing had just happened. I quickly turned and made a hasty exit from his trailer, not wanting to prolong the moment any further. As I walked back to my own trailer, I couldn't help but replay the events of the past few minutes in my head. Had I really thought that Lewis was interested in me? It was ridiculous. He was a star, and I was just a lowly production assistant. I must have misread all the signals, mistaken friendly banter for something more. I pushed open the door to my trailer and was greeted by the familiar sight of my cluttered workspace. I flopped down into my chair, running my hands through my hair in an attempt to clear my head. It had been a while since I'd been on a date, and I was starting to think that I was losing my touch. Maybe I was just reading too much into things, seeing romance where none existed. I shook my head, chiding myself for being foolish. Lewis was a charming guy, but he was also a client, and I needed to maintain a professional relationship with him. The last thing I needed was to complicate things by getting involved with him. A scandal like that would be disastrous for both of us. I took a deep breath and tried to focus on the task at hand. I had a long day ahead of me tomorrow, and I needed to make sure everything was in order. I began to review the day's schedule, making sure that all the necessary equipment and personnel were in place. As I worked, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was running from something. Not just from Lewis, but from the possibility of getting hurt. It had been a while since I'd let myself get close to someone, and the thought of opening myself up again was daunting. I pushed the thoughts aside, telling myself that I was being ridiculous. I was a grown woman, and I could handle a little flirtation from a charming guy. I just needed to keep things in perspective, and not let my imagination get the better of me. With a newfound sense of determination, I closed up my trailer and headed to bed, ready to face whatever the next day would bring.