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Chapter 34 - Viva exploring the possibilities or some dreams will imprison you.

Dominique councils were very welcome and could quickly be put into practice, after all I would attend my first official competition as a junior skater. Camille also present, and as I expected, some people believed that my presence was merely figurative. It was the state championship, the perfect opportunity to test my skills and prove what I was capable.

When the day finally arrived, Camille was one of the first to compete and had an excellent performance. She made very few errors of execution, thereby leading the score. The moment I entered the track, I found myself visibly worried and tried to breathe deeply as Regina advised me. However, I felt dizzy and I was afraid of passing out, then I thought, there are no certainties in sports competitions. What kind of risks I can run? Everyone expects me to finish in last place!

I admit that at the beginning the number I left a little to be desired for committing minor flaws and then hesitation on the first jump. So I closed my eyes and concentrated, providing a beautiful presentation with well executed moves to the end of the choreography. Moved before the applause, I did a shy greeting to thank the audience and cried while I went toward Regina. We hugged and totally spontaneously asked her:

_ Mom, you like it? Hope so! I know it was not a good start, but I tried to recover.

Immediately something rare happened, she cried right there in front of me. I did not understand at first why, until Regina expressed:

_ You me ... You called me mother? Honey, this is more rewarding than any prize. I love you so much.

She was clearly moved, I sat beside him, waiting for the note left. To everyone's surprise, I was in third place behind Camille and athlete named Madelaine other team.

Regina congratulated me, because in less than a year got a good result after all I was the newcomer with less experience and overcame estimates. By giving me good night, she exclaimed:

_ Sophia, today you gave me the most valuable gift the world and was more splendid than winning a medal. Thank you my daughter!

Camille and I celebrate the results with our families and friends in a nice lunch the next day, everyone was present. My grandmother expressed his satisfaction for Regina and said he never saw me so happy.

The feeling of celebration was undoubtedly the egos dispute Nick vs. Marcus, one with the support of Liam and the other of Oliver. We could not see the spark in her eyes, that rivalry typical of immature boys wanting to measure their masculinity.

The girls and I had to laugh, pinning the childish behavior of them. At this point Ariane Camille and were well resolved, both these were civilized when we were gathered. It was an established rule since a terrible fight in public happened between them. Had it not been so embarrassing, perhaps both not saddled peace.

I better explain the facts! On a weekend, we agreed to go all watching a movie in the theater. We buy tickets, popcorn and soda. Well, at least half the group could not because did not follow a strict diet. The other half had to settle for taking a natural juice, but that is irrelevant. Anyway, we were about to enter the room and sit down when Ariane spilled his soda in Camille. As both no longer had enough excuses for to disagree!

Camille thought it was on purpose and was not satisfied with the apology of Ariane was angry and take satisfaction stating:

_ You did it for wanting!

_ It was an accident, I did not mean to knock you.

_ Do not lie, at least take his error.

_ How dare you deny me?

All I can say is that the weather was getting more and more serious, until in the midst of discussion one grabbed the hair of another. Well, we had to intervene because the situation has worsened. Tess and I insure Camille trying to calm her, while Christina and Ania took care of Ariane. I honestly did not see who started the fight, and even if he had seen would not be me to betray them to their mothers.

The young man who worked in the lobby, however, went to the cafeteria and get Caroline Michelle. Generally, our mothers took us there and were chatting as they waited for us. As soon as they learned of the situation, immediately rebuked Camille and Ariane in public. Both apologized and shook hands with the commitment that it would never happen. Even under protest, they had no choice but to accept the terms.

Contradicted Camille said:

_ How embarrassing, mother!

While Ariane also expressed:

_ Mother talks down! To the lady you're embarrassing me.

_ That's true! You are making us pay and burned.

_ I think I'll never have the courage to back this film.

Of course their mothers did not understand anything and they said:

_ Ah ... Now the two agree on something!

_ What you did was very ugly, Miss Ariane. Once you get home, you and your father will have a long talk.

_ OK mother! Already understood...

_ It's a great idea Caroline.

_ I do not understand how they were acting like Michelle.

Then, after that day, we create a rule where we commit to not act impulsively, to forgive and to hear the views of each respectfully. Of course the Caroline and Michelle contributed enough.

This tactic probably would not work with the boys. In these circumstances, the pride no benefit. Fortunately, the lunch ended without any unforeseen.

In my first practice after that competition, Tatiana was totally indifferent to my presence, ie not in favor or against, was not so receptive. In a way, she came to see me as a competitor to Ania high, which participated in the Junior disputes by Russia, his country of origin. I noticed that she began to observe my progress closely, which seemed unusual, as both Natacha Ania were impressive in the ring.

Two years would pass until I won the national junior skating championship. This qualified me for the senior level, within three months of my fifteenth birthday. Then had come the time to face my biggest challenge, as well as Camille, who was the runner-up of the event.

At the end of the tournament, we received our medals and climbed on the podium. As it was a mid-level competition, we did not count with the fury of a great championship. Who also kept emphasizing was Ania, who began to participate in the same competitions that Natacha, the current Russian national champion.

During this time, I perfected my technique and gained experience participating in various tournaments, yet still saw me as a newcomer he needed to conquer their space.

Regina perished a compass guiding me toward glory. Perhaps some may think that she sometimes went beyond the limits to create a radical alternative that helped me evolve. Well, even I was impressed with the decision she made. As the property of his house was spacious, Regina funded the construction of a small ring to me to train outside the club in my free time, if so desired.

Gabriel saw no problems, but Nick was surprised and upset. Once learned, he criticized:

_ What? Who had this bad idea? You will build an ice castle for her? Why not take advantage and soon erected a statue?

I do not know if he was jealous of my complicity in Regina or hated me indeed. Our relationship has worsened; I tried an approach, but nothing worked. Nick was thick and gruff with me, yet I still liked it because a pure and innocent feeling was blooming.  

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