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.
and forty seconds. Show them
around one more time, and I stopped in the middle. I took a deep breath again, and I exhaled slowly. I took
on Alice, you can do this!
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
proud of me. I could not go straight to Gideon, but I waved to him. I
to sit down together
them, I couldn’t stop smiling and laughing. I hugged Beth, then I thanked her. She hugged me back. I was
went to see my family. They all
you are my idol, you know?” Ava hugged me
only. I still have
is nothing for you. You’ll get the gold
I hope you
am right.” She
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 thrilled. I have never felt better in my whole life, but I also
180 Where
trained a lot, and I practised
my family members 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 to
of it. I knew what
and I stepped on the ice. I skated around and I jumped a few times, then I skated back to Beth and Gareth. They both
wonderful skater. You can do
I nodded.
forget that this is your time. You were able to get here. You are a true talent, and a master of the art of
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