Anastasia on ice. Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir made the world believe in love in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. But what is their off-ice relationship truly like --- do they avoid falling in love with each other? Watch their 20+ year bond evolve as the...
The waning crescent could hardly be seen, as a cold wind swept into the air.
"Was there a single place you could find that was further than this one?" Tessa scoffed, shivering in the South Korean winter.
"I'll explain when we get there." Scott stated firmly, as drew her gloved hands into his coat pocket.
They arrived at a cottage at the south end of the Olympic Village.
"Scott!" Tessa cried in amazement, as they stepped inside the cafe. Before them was an assortment of board games, books, and Olympic-themed desserts. Anyone who knew Tessa Virtue knew that she was competitive on and off the ice, and would go great lengths to secure a win. Or have the last word.
"Hey there, how may I help you?" Chimed a voice from behind them.
Tessa jumped as Chiddy and Scott both laughed, shaking their heads.
"What's going on here?" Asked a suspecting Tessa, as Chiddy escorted them to a lounging area.
"What better way to relax then to-"
Before Chiddy could finish, Tessa felt something move near her legs. As she reached under the table, a striped-grey tabby jumped into her lap.
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Scott beamed, as Tessa cradled the kitten in her arms, lovingly.
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"And if I have it correctly, you were merely strolling in the area, Mr. Chan?"
"That is correct, Ms. Virtue. I believe fate lead me to you." Patrick laughed, as Tessa beat him in chess for the third time.
"Hey, no flirting with my wife, Chiddy. Isn't that right, Kwan?" Scott prompted, as he continued to pet the white Persian cat beside him. Kwan purred, as if to claim Mr. Moir for himself.
"Thank you for coming to my rescue, Patrick. You always know when to swoop in and save me from Scott's endless tangents." Was Tessa's rejoinder.
"It's my pleasure. I needed a break from him myself."
They both laugh as cats swarm around them for Scott's attention.
Tea, hot chocolate, some board games, good company, and kittens. What more could they have wanted on such a frosty night, when nothing seemed all right?
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They eventually parted ways with Chiddy, as they returned to their hotel to watch a movie.
"I know I don't say it enough, but thank you for everything you arranged today. I haven't done a thing all day to show you how much I love you, and yet your gestures have been all so grand." Tessa looked to her left to see Scott smile in his sleep, as she finished the movie on her own.
"I'll make it up to you, I promise." She whispered into his hear, as she tucked him into the covers. The night was young for the other athletes, but for Tessa and Scott, the mornings were always longer. She turned to her side of he bed and saw the clouds begin to cover the stars, and watched them fade as she too, fell asleep.
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Yes, cat cafes exist. Game cafes exist. I don't believe anyone has every combined the two, but what better competitor to play Scrabble with than a loving kitten? Enjoy the romance while it lasts. So much is yet to come (muahaha). As always, comment and let me know what you think, and thank you for joining me on this incredible journey.
