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.

seconds. Show them what you are capable of,

it was my turn. I skated around one more time, and I stopped in the middle. I took a

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

in the risk of falling. After I did my

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

hands, and we left to sit down together and await the

laughing. I hugged Beth, then I thanked her. She hugged me back. I was ranked

we could leave, I immediately went to see my family. They all hugged me

you know?” Ava hugged me

was the short program only. I still have

for you. You’ll

I hope you

right.” She

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 thrilled. I have never felt better in my whole life, but I also knew that was not the end yet, so I kept reminding myself I cannot be conceited. I still needed to work a lot to be able

Where the road

lot, and I practised

came, and I found myself standing at the board again, surrounded by my coach, and my family members watched me from close, After warming up, I was ready. I was ready to

eyes closed. I thought about my program, every element of it. I knew what I had to listen for. I was clear of my abilities, so as my

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

Alice! You are a wonderful

I nodded.

You are a true talent, and a master of the art of figure skating.

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