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.

forty seconds. Show

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. I took a deep breath again, and I exhaled slowly. I took my starting

seven elements. Come on Alice, you can do

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

could not go straight to Gideon,

we left to sit down together and

laughing. I

see my family. They all

know?” Ava hugged me tight.

short program only. I still have

for you. You’ll get the

hope you

right.” She

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 to get

180 Where

practised landings. I

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

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

my time, Beth helped to take my coat off. I removed the protectors of the blades, and I stepped on the ice. I skated around and I jumped a few times, then I skated

wonderful

I nodded.

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

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