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.
Alice, this is your big two minutes and forty seconds. Show them what you are capable of, show them what you can
around one more time, and I stopped in the middle. I took a deep breath again, and I exhaled slowly. I
Come on Alice, you can do this!
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
of me. I could not go straight to Gideon, but I waved to him.
and Gareth held my hands, and we left to sit down together and await the announcement
I
immediately went to see my family. They all hugged me and told me how
know?” Ava
I still
is nothing for you. You’ll get the
I hope you
am right.” She
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
Where the
practised
family members watched me from close, After warming up, I was ready. I was ready to perform the performance of my life.
every element of it. I knew what
stepped on the
are a wonderful skater. You can do
I nodded.
is your time. You were able to get here. You are a true talent,
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