Destined to shine ( English ) #LookingForAlaskaContest

Chapter 17 - An honest conversation.

The next morning, I went to college hoping that the hours pass quickly, which definitely did not happen. The more I looked at the clock, took over. As soon as the last bell rang, I went home, ate a snack and packed me. This time Pauline accompany me. I was rushing it, not wanting to be late, I realized that Regina was assiduous punctuality. We got there with ten minutes to five.

As the day before, Camille trained with other skaters. One of the girls looked like Ania, though a little older. I remembered ever seeing them together talking at the school exit. Both had Tatiana Koslov, a renowned Russian former Olympic runner-up as coach. She was a member of Regina and proved to be extremely authoritarian. In the short period that I was there, I saw Tatiana scream and complain vigorously errors they committed.

To greet me, Regina said:

_ I am not satisfied by being late Sophia! Can we go.

_ But what about Camille, we will not wait for her?

_ Today Leclerc Miss can not join us, she's too busy. I hope you do not mind us to do this without her.

_ You will not have any problems, then inform the Camille as the continuation of our dialogue.

_ So where do we stop?

_ I think yesterday you tell me what are your future goals and your biggest dream?

_ I thought I made it clear that you do not have to call me lady, Regina is enough. But back to the subject as any coach I seek recognition for my work. I will not deny that I want to get to the top of the podium taking one of my athletes to an Olympic end. That's my biggest goal.

You know what really struck me in your question, Sophia?

_ I have no idea!

_ The word dream, hardly people ask me about them. Usually everyone assumes I want to win a gold medal. However, my true dream is to create something new, revolutionary and epic. Having the ability to encourage other girls to love this sport so great. It would be a great legacy and that's all I idealize more.

_ You're right, that would be amazing! Although it is a bit ...

_ Come on, continue ... I would like to hear your opinion.

_ It seems a bit ambitious. Not that I'm trying to discourage her, but unfortunately most dreams is mere illusion.

_ You have no faith in people? You will tell me that you never imagined performing some feat?

_ Maybe a while ago. Today I prefer to accept the reality and not be deluding myself with things that will not happen.

_ Well, this thought is very pessimistic for someone your age. I have to go now is my time to supervise the training. Why do not you stay a little longer and watch? When finished, Camille can help you get on track, so you will have the opportunity to draw their own conclusions.

_ That would be great, thank you ... Regina!

The truth is that the longer I stood there, most wanted to be part of that place. Pauline also did not mind to stay, as she had taken her knitting needles and line end her scarf. At the end of training I greet Camille and Ania, I could not help but congratulate them for beautiful spectacle. Ania a bit shy introduced me her big sister Natasha, at fourteen she was a prodigy on the rise.

Once they were gone, Camille helped me put the skids and into the ring. At first it was tricky balance could not me and took several tumbles. Pauline laughed and laughed, I could hear their laughter nothing discreet. I must admit that it was fun, could not remember which was the last time I felt so happy.