#WritcoStoryPrompt7
The old woman dropped her purse, spilling it's contents all over the sidewalk. He rushed ahead to help her stopping short when he saw the gun under the purse. He looked at her but she was busy collecting her things .She must be in her early seventies ,he thought . Grey hair ,slightly plump physique . She looked quite fit and active for her age and must have been pretty in her youth. He hesitated to move forward and help. Suddenly she looked up and smiled wryly ,'I thought you were coming to help me like a thorough gentleman. But you are busy staring instead.' He blinked sheepishly ,at a loss of words. She picked up her gun from under her purse and got up. " Aahh I see ,this is what has been bothering you . Isn' t it ?? She asked ,waving the gun in her hand. He moved few steps back ,taken by surprise by her sudden outburst. He was scared she might aim it at him. She laughed loud seeing his face . "Don't worry . Im not going to shoot you .Do I look like some lunatic ? she asked smiling . He looked at her face and realized she had a killer smile. A smile anyone would fall for easily. She snapped him out of his imagination by tapping on his arm .I have a license for this toy and its for my safety. I don't go around shooting people like a hooligan as shown in the movies. She smiled again and all he could stammer was a " Yes Ma'm ". She picked up her purse and walked away waving him a goodbye.
The director shouted " CUT " . Everyone clapped and congratulated them for a perfect scene shot before packup.
A new young girl in her late twenties was playing the part of the old woman. It was a challenging role for a newcomer and she had performed really well.
Everyone was sure the movie would be a great hit ......

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