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.

big two minutes and forty seconds. Show them what you

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

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

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

I could not go straight to Gideon, but I waved to him. I waved to them. To my family, who stood up and clapped for

held my hands, and we left to sit down together and await the announcement of my

stop smiling and laughing. I hugged Beth, then I thanked her.

went to see my family. They all hugged me and told me how proud

are my idol, you know?” Ava hugged me tight.

I still have to perform my

for you. You’ll get

I hope you are

am right.”

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.

Where the road

and I practised landings. I wanted them

board again, surrounded by my coach, and 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 give up competing afterward, I

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

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

are a wonderful skater. You can do

I nodded.

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

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