Fame: Is it glourius?

It was February fourth and Molly had just entered the ice to begin her free skate she had already skated her short program. She was in fourth place and she had to get about a hundred and twenty-one in order to score first. It was possible but she had to land all of her jumps including her axel which had been causing her a lot trouble recently. Being a pudgy girl it made it easier for her to control her legs in her jump. She started her program as the jumps came up she landed them. The first jump she landed was the loop, then she landed the flip and then she landed the waltz three. If she could land this axel she would have performed her routine perfectly but she also knew that she could be in grave danger of injurying herself if she didn't. She took off and made a full rotation. She landed it! She did it! All of a sudden she allowed the wall to be broken down and thoughts came rushing into her head. What scores would she get? All the work had paid off? Would she make nationals? What about worlds? She knew she should be taking one step at a time but she was so excited. Most importantly had her friends seen? Had her mother been standing in the crowd cheering? She walked over to the kiss and cry area where she approached her coach. Her coach handed her a pot. It was different flor sent from her best friend. They sat down and as they waited her scores molly cried on her coach’s shoulder. She could see the contusion through her tights from the free skate. She knew she had skated her best because someone had said she has legerdmain in ice skating. The scores were reviled. She got a hundred and twenty four points. Molly had won! Her face turned from a shade of pallor to bright red. They stood up to leave. As they reached the door a covey of reporters surrounded her asking her questions she ignored them as they walked to the car. When they arrived at the hotel molly asked if she could nap before discussion began. The coach said that they would make this quick.

“ How do you feel?”

“I am fine but I am a bit annoyed at those reporters.”

“Well that’s good, because we are going to do a interview for a commerical with dove. Then we are scheduled to have dinner with the other coaches and skaters for nationals. After dinner you are skating for a charity.”

“Okay but I’m going to take my nap now. By the way do we have plans for tomorrow? I want to hang out with Lila.”

“Not yet. Oh I forgot that throughout the night there will be reporters on you from NBC, OK, E and that ice skating magazine- what's it called?”

“Why do they have to watch my every move? Now I am going to have to change clothes for every event. I have to dress up. Next time can you ask for a small taxi-one that doesn’t fit reporters? I am going to take a shower when your done and would you put my hair in a bun. Elizabeth is off duty.”

The next morning Lila came over so they could go to the mall. They got to the mall fine most likely because they were in Lila’s car. The walked into the mall through Macy's and within five minutes of entering a crowd had gathered around them.

“Molly great job yesterday,” One fan stated.

“I wish I could skate like. that when I skate it is so inept,” another fan said giving the inkling she wanted to take lessons from molly to her mother.

“You skated great,” a young girl inputted as if molly was her heroine. The girl spoke as though molly was full of wisdom and was sophisticated.

“Nice axel I wish I would have won,” Another skater said filled with avarice.

“When did you gain all this popularity,” Lila asked.“Yesterday when I won competition. I am thirsty want to get a milkshake,” Molly said.

“Definitely my mom has been feeding us fish and broccoli for the fast three days,” Lila remarked disgustedly.When they arrived at their favorite milkshake place they ordered their milkshakes and just as they were leaving the were attacked by reporters who formed a bulwark.
“ Whats your favorite milkshake,” one reporter asked.

“ Do you have a boyfriend,” another questioned.

“Guys! Don't you think that is petulant? That is getting a little too personal. How would you like it if I asked you how your relationship is going? Yeah I thought so.”

“ How does it feel to be going to nationals,” remarked a third reporter totally unaware of what she had just said.

“Do you plan on winning the gold for Massachusetts,” a fourth reporter input.Guys thanks for the appreciation but we have to go were late,” Molly stated annoyed.
They headed out of the store. They got into the car and drove off for home.

“Sorry we had to cut the mall trip so short,” Molly apologized.

“Tomorrow want to try to hang out again,” Lila pleaded.

“Well, I have to train, practice my skating routine. I also have to go to Macy’s to promote their store,” Molly sighed.

“Well what about tomorrow evening,” Lila inquired hopefully.

“No, sorry. I have to get to know the other girls for nationals,” Molly said.

“Oh, okay then. Bye,” Lila said as they arrived at molly’s hotel.

“Bye. Hope to see you soon,” Molly said getting out of the car.Back in the hotel room she approached her coach.

“I haven’t had any time to hang out with Lila. We went to the mall today for about an hour but we were surrounded by reporters or fans the whole time. I am so busy with interviews or worrying about nationals. I want more time to hang out with her.”

“Well which is more important to you friends or skating? It’s okay if you want we can drop out of nationals.”

“ No, I want to go to nationals. It took a lot to get here and I am not giving up now."

“ Well how about if we take a break after nationals? We could use the money you won and your commercial money to go on a cruise. We could bring Lila along.”

“That would be awesome!”

“Of course, you would have to promise me you would do some skating so you don’t forget your moves.”

“Yes I will. I am going to call Lila now,” Molly said.

“Lila. Guess what? Coach said that she would bring you and me on a cruise!”

“Really,” Lila screamed.

“No, I said you could bring her on a cruise. You paid for it,” Coach said from the other room.

“No actually she said I would be bringing you because it would be with my competition money. It would be after nationals. So can you go?”

“ Yes definitely yes.”

“But what did your mom say?”

“Oh, my mom. Just hold on. Mom can I go? My mom wants to know how long it would be? Two weeks mom. Yeah. Please I will bring my work. Yes! My mom said I could go. But what about skating? What if you win nationals,”Lila said excited.

“ Well, I would have to practice my moves so I don’t forget them but it would be a break so I wouldn’t have to skate as much and as for nationals I probably won’t win but even if I do I deserve a rest besides we’ll have a month to nationals I will just have to train in two weeks. Friendship is just as important if not more.”

“Oh! thank you! Thank you! I love you!”

The girls didn’t see each other for the next two weeks. In fact they didn’t expect to see each other until the Saturday after nationals and nationals was on Wednesday but Lila surprised molly by being there to support her. She skated her program and she won! She stuck to her plan of going on the cruise and they would just train after. After all, friendship is more than a gold medal.