Chapter 180 Where the road ends

Finally the time came, when we could go on the ice. As I looked around, I realised that probably all of us felt the same way. Somehow, that made me

feel a little calmer.

I started warming up, and to hear the people applauded at each jump of mine made me feel better.

After a little while, they officially started the event, and I felt so proud of being a part of it. I started watching the others, but soon I was stopped by

Beth.

“Alice, don’t anger yourself unnecessarily. They are good, but not as good as you. Actually, you are competing with another four, don’t forget that.”

I nodded, nervously.

When it was my turn, my heart pounded faster. Gideon kissed my face, and they all wished me good luck.

I took my coat off and gave it to Gareth. After taking a deep breath, I stepped on the ice and I skated around. I jumped a few times, and I skated back to the board. Beth held my hand.

“Alice, pay attention to your Salchow quadruple. That is worth a lot, it can save you. Your Axel is amazing. Skate with sense, show emotions, and land on your feet.”

“Okay.” I nodded with my head lowered.

“Would you like some water?” Gareth asked, but I shook my head.

is your big two minutes and forty seconds. Show them what you are capable of, show them what you can

I skated around one more time, and I stopped in the middle. I took a

forty seconds, seven elements. Come on Alice, you can do this!

really right was my triple Lutz and triple Toe Loop combination. I didn’t land it nicely, but I wasn’t in the risk of falling. After I did my last flying camel spin, and I took my

tight, and her happiness was written on her face. Gareth also looked proud of me. I could not go straight to Gideon, but I

Gareth held my hands, and we left to sit down together and

see them, I couldn’t stop smiling and laughing. I hugged Beth, then I

see my family. They all hugged me

you know?” Ava hugged me tight. I

I still

for you. You’ll get the gold

I hope you

right.”

few days, I was super excited. I had numerous interviews, and I was happy to see the videos about myself. I had a lot of followers in my social media account, and many people rooted for me. They called me the queen of the ice. I felt

180 Where the road

a lot, and I practised landings. I wanted them to be

watched me from close, After warming up, I was ready. I was ready to perform the performance of my life. I knew that this was my time. As I wanted

every element of it. I knew what I had to listen for. I was

the ice. I skated around and I jumped a few times, then I skated back to Beth and Gareth. They both

a wonderful skater. You

I nodded.

this is your time. You were able to get here. You are a true talent, and a master of

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