Mafia Princess and Her Overprotective Family

Chapter 27

Adriana's POV:

I tied my hair up in a sleek elegant bun and put on my old team leotard. This was a nationals winning team leo. My specialties are the uneven bars and balance beam. I used to be so bad at the balance beam but in Russia my teacher wouldn't let me go back to uneven bars until I placed in a competition. Since I was really tiny I also did duo/group work but I prefer to go solo.

I grab my gym bag and run downstairs. Even though I'm exhausted I have so much energy. I'm stoked to finally hit the mat. I see mom dressed but she's probably getting ready to take Alessio to fencing.

"So who's taking me today? Tryouts start in like 90 minutes and I have to stretch." I asked getting worried since it was a 45 minute drive if you assume there's no traffic

"Oh shoot that was today I'm sorry honey it's been so hectic I'll have one of the boys drop you off since I need to take Alessio." mom says

I run upstairs to Matteo and his bed is empty and so is his bathroom. I then rush over to dad's room

"Dad I need to be at my gymnastics tryout yesterday so please take me?" I shout and he jumps

"I'm sorry Adriana but something came up with the mafia." I frown but quickly recover and fake a smile

"That's fine sorry to bother you." with that I ran out to Enzo's room

He was out like a light. I jumped on his bed and shook him.

"Enzo please I need to go to my tryouts and no one can take me." he groaned but didn't budge so I slapped him hard

"I'm really tire AJ. Tell Ace I said he has to take you." I just nodded and left

"Acy poo,"

"I know I heard you begging everyone so I got dressed. Let's go." Ace cut me off and I squealed and ran to his car.

We got there quick and I started stretching immediately there were other people trying out and they look more muscular than me which made me nervous. They're obviously stronger which means theyve been exercising or practicing more. Don't get me wrong I'm not scrawny I have hard muscles they just aren't big. I also haven't competed since I went into my mother's custody. I still practice but not at the extent of others.

"Okay everyone gather around. I'm the coach for the competition team Katherine, but I go by Katie or Kat if you make the team. Right off the bat if you've never competed on a competition team you can go." people got up and left

"Next if you're a one trick pony you can go too." people looked at her confused

"This is a competition team that always goes to national which means all the girl must be able to do more than just their specialty." then more girls left some were crying too. Tons of parents were outraged

"So only 7 left and 1 spot. Let's go around the room and say our, experience, specialties and of course your name. Then you'll sit and watch each other til your turn."

I went last

"My name is Adriana, I competed at nationals on the uneven bars and I did rhythmic dance with a ball too. I competed in regional competitions on the balance beam and also did duo or trio work in local competitions."

"Wow you've done most things what was your gym?"

"I'm not sure if you know it. It's called Russia Rhythmic Gymnastics Center. It's in Russia like the name suggests." her eyes widened

"Oh I know it. They're know all over the world for how brutal their training is. The motto is no pain no gain. They have you kids stretch even if you're crying. While it produces talented individuals it also destroys their athletes physically and mentally. You'll find I don't run my team like that because it's inhumane and illegal. We take safety very seriously so if you plan to train the way you did there you should leave as well." she told me