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.

your big two minutes and forty seconds. Show them what you are

and I let her hand go, as they announced it was my turn. I skated around one more time, and I stopped in the middle.

Come on Alice, you

the music started, then I started my program. The crowd cheered loudly when I landed my jumps and I did my spinning. The only thing that I felt was not 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 final position, I could not help but smile. The crowd applauded loudly and a few groups, including my family, whistled and shouted my name. I bowed and waved around with a broad smile on my face

hugged me tight, and her happiness was written on her face. Gareth also looked proud of me. I could not go straight to Gideon, but I waved to him. I waved to them. To my family, who

Gareth held my hands, and we left to

laughing. I hugged Beth, then I thanked her. She hugged me

I immediately went to see my family. They all hugged

know?” Ava hugged me

short program only. I still have to perform my

is nothing for you. You’ll get the gold

I hope

right.” She

social media account, and many people rooted for me. They called me the queen of the ice. I felt thrilled. I have never felt better in my whole life, but I also

180 Where the

lot, and I practised landings. I wanted

my family members watched me from close, After warming up, I was ready. I

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

I stepped on the ice. I skated around and I jumped a few times, then I skated back

are a wonderful skater.

I nodded.

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

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