Ice Queen

Biggest Obstacle

Dawson

"Dawson, it's not use. We will have to take another approach," Mr. Garland said.

"If it's like that then I will need the recording you took. I will give it my lawyer and her team to see if they can do anything about it. On the other hand, Rylee won't let me take any actions. She told me to trust her so I will."

"I'm sorry. Thank you Dawson."

"Rest assure," I end the call then Rylee walks in.

"Who were you talking to?" She ask while drying her hair with a towel. She have just got done showering.

"Your dad. I haven't told you but I told him about everything," I stand up and let her walk to me.

"Why?" She looks worry.

"To see if they can change the Jones' minds but guess not. They are playing you like a puppet. They said whatever they sign you on, you will do it. I will not let that happen and they will pay."

"They can't do anything about the contract if I don't sign it."

"They will do something. They are not good people. They have exploited you. It's because of you that they are wealthy. They took advantage of you and I know there are other people who're under the contract, but you are their biggest star. They depend on you, and because of that they won't let you off easily."

Rylee immediately hug me. "But I've told you, I won't give them what they want. That's why I need to go to the last event. If I win, that's good. It's another profit for them, but at the same time I will get to announce my retirement."

"You are being too good for the people who've abuse you."

"Aren't you one of them?" She smiles after asking.

"Hush," I kiss her lips to silence her.

We went to bed and I spoon her from behind. Our hands hold each other, fingers intertwine.

"Are you going to practice still?" I ask, breaking the silence.

"I've been avoiding, but I will have to go tomorrow."

"When is the event?"

"On the 23rd." One week and four days left. The last event was just a little over a week ago, but we have just been spending time with each other. "John have been reaching out to me. I have not tell you this but every competition, they make me learn a new routine."

"That's just unnecessary."

"It's a have to. This morning John messaged me. Mrs. Jones told him to tell me that if I don't go, I'll be charge," she chuckles and I sigh. They will definitely be responsible for this.

Around 11am, Rylee and I went out to her parents. We talk to them and they gave me the recording they took before we leave. We then take the recordings to my lawyer and ask if they can do something about it. They told me that whatever they find, they will inform me. After all of that, I dropped Rylee at her skating arena. I offer to stay with her but she said she can take care of herself. She said I can go do whatever I need to do, and at whatever time she's done, she will call me.

Rylee

I enter the arena and take a deep breath. We can do this. I mentally talk to our baby. I'm sorry that I have to risk you, but I'm also doing this for you. Please be strong for me.

"Ice Queen! You're here!" The sound of ice scrapping screech as John comes to a halt. "How have you been?"

"Busy," I answer and walk to the bench. I drop my duffel bag and pull out the skates.

"I'm glad you're here. We should really get going so put on your skates," he slide away in his skates.

I did what he told me and put on my skates. Again, I'm thankful that the baby haven't been making my stomach show. Though each day it is getting bigger.

"We have to get going. Time doesn't stop," I hear John. He is being so demanding. Hah, did I also mention that he only gets pay if I'm here for him to teach? It must be why he's like this.

We spend hours and hours trying out new things and putting them together. We also check out the type of music that matches the little routine we have put together. John is having a difficult time of deciding. None of the music is matching up with the little routine so he decided to start over. John selected a different sample of songs he knows that fits my style, then I select a song that connects to me the most.

"Let's rearrange the small routine," he said after putting his hands on his hips.

Hours later, we got half of the routine. It's currently 5pm now, so we have been here for four hours practicing.

"Good job on your first day back, Rylee. I will record this and then tomorrow we can continue the other half. Soon, we will be able to have the full routine," John went off the ice and sit on the bench. He took his skates off and then pull out a notebook. As he writes, I went ahead and slowly go into the routine we have put together. "Have a nice evening, Rylee," I look at John and he wave at me. I wave back and then he heads out. Now since he left, I should go too.

I get off the ice and sit on the bench next to my duffel bag. I took the skates off and set them inside the bag before putting my shoes on. After that, I call Dawson to pick me up. Usually it takes me twenty minutes to come here, so it should be the same amount of time. I jump at the door closing. Someone came in and I look back. Heidi smile as she makes her way to me. I stay seated and hang onto my phone.

"Nice seeing you again," she said after sliding onto the open space next to me.

"Yeah," I answer without looking at her. I look at my phone wishing Dawson is already here and calling me to come outside.

"I want to talk to you about something," she said. I turn to look at her and before I know it, she have push me down against the bench. The phone was knocked away and my hands are strongly pin down above my head.

"What are you doing?!" I yell at her.

"I won't hurt you if you do what I say," she leans in close and I turn my face away from her. "The NWPIS is coming, I want to win. So what I want you to do is lose."

"If you think you deserve it then I will," I tell her quietly. She laugh then sigh after she's done.

"How do I know you won't lie to me?" She ask.

"I don't plan to win at the event. But if you think you can break my record, you better consider the other contestants," I feel her disgusting lips touch my cheek then I resist against her, but she hold me still in place.

"They are no match for me. It is just you who have been my biggest obstacle."

"I won't be anymore," slowly, I feel the grip on my wrists being release. Heidi have get off me and fix herself.

"Well then, remember your words. I will be looking forward to first place at the NWPIS event," I look at her and she flash me a smile before going back where she came from.