|• DELORESBy the time I got to the set, my mind was still tangled. I tried to focus, tried to push all the thoughts aside, but it was like carrying a weight in my chest. Every laugh from the crew, every small comment from Devan, every camera angle, it all felt sharper today, more pointed. I kept catching myself thinking about the messages on my phone, about Aaron, about Tasha. About what could’ve been… or what still could be.Devan was there before me, already setting up for a shot. He looked up and smiled when he saw me, that easy, warm smile that made everyone around him relax. Even me, for a second. I forced my lips into a small smile in return, and instantly scolded myself in my head. Focus, Delores. You can’t… you won’t… let this distract you.I went through the motions of makeup and costume, each stroke and adjustment feeling mechanical, like I was watching someone else get ready. My hands trembled slightly when the stylist brushed my hair back. I glanced at the mirror and f
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