THE FINALS 1

ARIANNA'S POV:

My heart is racing, today is the day the fucking national finals, win this and I can qualify for international competitions and people from all around the world can get to see me on ice and I can get potential sponsors from all over the world, now that's winning " I said to myself quietly. I look around, the girls are perfecting their dance routines, our male skaters haven't arrived yet. I've perfected my routines, "you're a goddess on ice don't ever forget that Ari " that was Clarisse's words last night. trying to calm me down while I was panicking over the stalker device we found on my I*******m account. normally I don't get anxious before getting on ice but that changed ever since my mom was diagnosed with cancer, now I have to be perfect because you never know who's watching, but today it's different, stronger, the Valerie fall video made an impact in my head, I couldn't help but see myself falling, failing, especially on ice or practicing my routines questions like what if I fall, what if I fail, what if I get sabotaged. at that moment I'm interrupted by the feeling of warm liquid slowly going down my finger, fuck I thought to myself, looking down at my bleeding finger and the pen I was holding, standing up I make my way to the restroom, I sit on one of the toilets and pull out my phone, the device is still there, I tried deleting last night but it kept taking me to unknown websites so I gave up , it's almost like the fucker wanted me to find out he or she is stalking me, it better not be a he tho for the sake of loved ones I mean, I take a deep breath before standing up to go just then two girls enter the room giggling "the bitch thinks she's Valerie Frosts could you imagine the audacity" one of the girls said popping her lips, "

I know right like she went as far as copying her skills on ice, such a fucking copycat it's sad " her friend backs up giggling, I push the door open, go over the sink and wash my hands, gently and slowly then I take the handkerchief on one of the girls bags and dryed my hands then throw it back into the sink and storm out of the room " sad, I'll show them sad" I said to myself before bumping into someone looking up, it's a boy, he's dark skinned " hey Val, when did you come all the way here, the competition is about to start you need to go get ready, Mrs Penelope is furious, her princess is no present " he said and winked at me" stupid Frost skaters, the next person that calls me Valerie or Val is getting punched in the fucking face " I said to myself , checking my phone it was almost time for the competition, I head to the makeup and custom room" Arianna, where have you been, it's almost time and you're our first contestants, come and get ready" Mrs Adele said signaling the makeup artist to start with me. soon I'm all dressed up ready to perform, and all I can think about was watching the Frost skaters perform, I wanted to see it for myself especially Valerie I wanted to see her, make sure she's even real, make sure it's not in my head.

the competitions begins, they start with a double skater performance it was beautiful, I could have sworn those two were dating, the next was a single male skater, he was Asian he was the best so far, landing perfectly, spins were smooth and sharp, then two more singles and the last double " A double skater performance, Valerie Stones and Shakes Dickson" the announcer called them out to the stage but nobody came out, after two more calls their performance was cancelled , then the kiss academy was next " Arianna Johnsons from the Kiss academy a single skater performance" that was my call... I make my way to rink slowly, the crowds goes silent , whispers from the crowd then at the left side Clarisse stands up to clapping, shouting, jumping as loud as she could " woaw go Ariiii!!!!! " I smile who cares what anybody thinks I have my best friend with me " I thought to myself , proceeding further to the ice slowly I circle around the ice visibly drawing a circle on the ice then I launch into a triple toe loop transiting into a spin with my one leg high up above me spinning perfectly on one foot spinning at on spot, switching as the music swells to a sit spin, mid rotating my arms and legs perfectly aligned then exiting the spin with a double jump with just enough speed to land smoothly, with the music at it's peak I end with a spin arms outstretched round the circle and stop right in front of the judges. my heart pounding, there's intense silence then finally I take a bow, the crowds go wild with ovation, cheers, my breaths are deep and I feel relieved, turning to leave the ice I shoot Clarisse a big kiss, this is what winning feels like, this is why I love winning, the crowds cheering my name, my best friend and her mom being happy for me, my coach almost shedding joyful tears her teaching paid off, my teammates motivated by the fact that I'm their team, it's magical it's everything anyone could ask for. going back to the changing room and to my surprise I find Clarisse there, my face go wild with surprise and before I could say anything she gives me a tight hug " congratulations bitch" " I haven't even qualified to the finals yet Clare" I said laughing " you will definitely qualify" I open my mouth to say something but is stopped my the scare I see on her neck , my heart sinks " Clarisse" I asked trying to touch it but she steps back... the shock on my face cannot be expressed in words " it's nothing Ari " she said adjusting her turtle neck " who did this" I asked furious but I'm interrupted by Mrs Adele " Arianna you have a call" she said handing over the phone to me putting the phone on my ear I hear the most heartbreaking news ever " Arianna Johnsons, we're so sorry to inform you that Mrs Jewel Johnsons, you mum has passed away, please come by the hospital soon to sign the necessary papers