Chapter5
I went home and left
I booked a flight to New Z
Zealand, where it’s spring.
The dance company sent someone to meet me at the airport and didn’t make a fuss when they saw
saw me in
in a wheelchair.
I was glad I’d made the choice.
A few days later, the World Championships began.
I watched TV, looking forward to the exciting moment.
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Joel and Rose stepped onto the gymnastics mats and greeted the audience.
Fans of the two were instantly excited.
“They’ll win today”
“Joel just proposed! They should win the championship:
“It’s romantic. It’s the wedding night and the championship.”
They performed perfectly on the field.
The crowd cheered and the word “win” appeared on the screen.
Even the commentators were excited.
I told the system to switch legs now
It was changing.
I stood up, feeling a sensation in my legs.
They were strong.⠀⠀
The commentator cried, “Dops”
