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.

minutes and forty seconds. Show them what you are

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

elements. Come on Alice, you can do this! I

land it nicely, but I wasn’t in the risk of falling. After I

proud of me. I could not go straight to Gideon, but I

to sit down together

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

my family. They all hugged

are my idol, you know?” Ava hugged me

this was the short program only. I still have to

nothing for you.

I hope you are

right.”

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

Where

lot, and I practised landings. I wanted them

the big day 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 perform the performance of my life. I knew that this was my time. As I wanted to give up competing afterward, I truly

tried to focus 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 abilities,

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

are a wonderful skater. You can

I nodded.

able to get here. You are a true talent, and a master of the

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