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00:00Hi, I'm Ava from Ohio. Please don't forget to like and subscribe to MSA. School was always a breeze for me. I aced all my classes. Math, English, Science, you name it. All A's. But grades were never my main concern because I had a bigger dream to become an Olympic gymnast.
00:15My gymnastics coach Jenny saw potential in me. I was her star student, and she was confident I'd bring home a gold medal someday. Jenny was more than a coach to me. She was like a second mom. She'd invite me over for dinner after practices, and I found myself going over quite often. You see, my own mom wasn't a bad person, but we didn't always get along perfectly. She was often moody and quick to anger, which made my three older brothers keep their distance as much as possible. I knew she wasn't a bad person. She was just a bit challenging at times.
00:45And hanging out with Jenny just felt easier. One night, after a really hard practice, Jenny saw I was feeling down. So she took me to her place, picked out some inspiring sports movies, and got my favorite snacks ready.
00:56Ava, when you're out there, you're not just doing gymnastics. You're showing everyone what it means to love what you do. That's why you're amazing. We laughed, cried a bit watching the movies, and talked about our dreams. But Jenny had one flaw. Her daughter, Becca, a year older than me, often behaved like she was five years younger than me.
01:14She was impulsive and wild. Becca would dress weirdly and act irrationally, and she never respected Jenny. During dinner one time, she showed up wearing the brightest neon colors and chewing gum.
01:26You know, mom, I always thought I looked like you. But today, I looked in the mirror, and I suddenly realized that I was pretty. Like, model pretty.
01:33So there's no way I look like you, because mom, let's face it, you're ugly.
01:37Well, I'd love for my daughter to be prettier than me. Any real mom would love that.
01:42Real mom? Yeah, right. You're a hypocrite who's too busy kissing her trainee's butt for some extra money.
01:47No, she's nice to me because I'm good with her and treat her well.
01:51So why don't you go home and be good with your own mom? This is not normal.
01:56You have your family. Spend time with them. Try it.
01:59That's enough.
01:59It's okay, Jenny. I'm leaving anyway. Are you joining us for breakfast?
02:03Then maybe mom might make breakfast for a change. Otherwise, she's hurrying off every morning for your training sessions.
02:09And with that, she left for some late party. Jenny apologized to me, and I said it was fine.
02:15I kissed her cheek and left. But after that day, Jenny suddenly changed.
02:19She became distant and colder towards me. Then, unexpectedly, she said she couldn't be my coach anymore.
02:25With the Olympic trials just a month away, I couldn't understand why.
02:29Why, coach? Why are you quitting on me now?
02:31You're amazing. Really. It's just...
02:34Is it because of Becca? I promise, I'll stop hanging out at your place.
02:37She wouldn't spill what was really going on. She just kept crying and saying she was sorry and then shut down her gym.
02:44Next thing I knew, she'd even moved from her current place.
02:47I was crushed. I stayed in my room for days, feeling really down.
02:52I thought I was done with gymnastics. Without Jenny, it seemed pointless.
02:56I swore I'd never practice again.
02:58My brothers did their best to make me feel better.
03:01They even tried reaching out to Jenny, but no luck there.
03:04Then one day, Mom came into my room and said something that really hit me hard.
03:08You're my favorite, and it hurts me to see you this sad.
03:11I know it's tough, but your talent and determination make me so proud to be your mom.
03:16Maybe you could try to start training again?
03:18What Mom said really affected me. Even though she had always let me do what I wanted, I never really knew she appreciated my talent so much.
03:26I decided to push away the hurt I felt at being let down by Jenny and focus on the love I had for my real mom.
03:32And her encouragement made it feel right to pick up gymnastics again.
03:35But little did I know, training for the Olympics on my own would be a lot harder than I'd imagined.
03:41Especially when I found out that Olivia, the richest and most popular girl in school, was a gymnast too.
03:47And she was going to do anything to get me to give up.
03:50She'd turn up in the gym whenever I was practicing and kept ruining my focus with her dumb comments.
03:55Next, my equipment started disappearing from my locker.
03:58I knew it was Olivia trying to sabotage me, so I started hiding it in the school boiler room.
04:03Olivia had a boyfriend named Derek. He was a nice guy.
04:06Not like Olivia at all. He wasn't rich or from her social circle, and I thought Olivia was only with him because he was attractive and seemed perfect.
04:14They often fought in public. Olivia would yell at him, calling him terrible names.
04:19When he finally said he wanted to break up, she'd start crying and begging for forgiveness, making a scene until he stayed.
04:25Even though she was richer and more powerful, she acted as if he was the boss in their relationship.
04:30Which was odd because she was usually so tough and bossy.
04:34One day, while I was practicing my routine in the school gymnasium, Derek saw me do two full rotations in a pipe position during basketball practice.
04:41Whoa, Ava! That was amazing! How'd you learn to do that?
04:45I told him I was naturally good at most sports, and we were having a good time talking when Olivia walked into the gym.
04:51And when she saw the two of us together, she got jealous.
04:54Nice shirt, Ava. Where did you get it from? The lost and found?
04:57Whoa, babe. That wasn't very nice.
04:59Are you joking, Derek? It looks awful.
05:01I don't think it's awful at all. Why are you always like this?
05:05As the two of them started fighting, I walked out of the gym to avoid their trauma.
05:09Then, later that day, Derek caught up with me and said he and Olivia had broken up.
05:14Ava, would you like to have dinner with me sometime?
05:16Are you asking me out?
05:18Yeah, is that okay?
05:19Isn't it too soon? You just broke up with Olivia.
05:22I've broken up with her a hundred times before, Ava.
05:25Our relationship's been over for a long time, but if you don't feel comfortable with this, I understand.
05:30I guess losing my coach and training alone had made me feel quite low lately, and Derek seems like a nice guy, so I said yes.
05:39That was a huge mistake.
05:40At first, Derek was great. He was fun and seemed to care a lot, and I appreciated his love and support.
05:46But after a few days, Derek started to act like I owed him everything.
05:50He got super clingy and always wanted me to hang out with him.
05:53I can't today. I have practice.
05:55I don't get it. I left Olivia for you because I thought you were nicer, but you're just an arrogant snob.
06:00Suddenly, I couldn't see through him. He was just trying to mess with my head.
06:04Maybe even Olivia had put him up to it to throw me off my training.
06:08I see what you're up to, Derek, but why?
06:10Are you just playing games like you did with Olivia, or are you caught up in Olivia's games?
06:15Do you really see what I'm up to? Here's a clue. Coach Jenny.
06:18What does Coach Jenny have to do with you?
06:20Let me spell it out for you. Becca, Jenny's daughter.
06:23What? Why would you be involved with that psycho?
06:25Don't call her that, okay? I don't like that.
06:27Oh, wow. So there is someone who sent you to ruin my life, but it's not Olivia. It's Becca?
06:33Oh, Olivia's nobody. Her tough act is just a facade.
06:37She's the weakest person I've met. I had the best time with her.
06:39She'd buy me whatever food I wanted.
06:41Yes, she's crazy and would call me names whenever I drove her mad,
06:45but she'd regret it instantly like a scared toddler.
06:47Okay, listen. I'm bored of this drama already.
06:50It's over. We're over.
06:51I go back to my training, and you go back to your girl.
06:54Olivia, if you're hungry, or Becca, if you're thirsty.
06:56You might actually want to head home and see what's going on there.
06:59What do you mean by that?
07:00After what we did to Jenny, you think we'd stop?
07:02It's your turn, babe.
07:04What do you mean? What did you do to Jenny?
07:06Man, you're annoying. I'm out of here. Just go home.
07:09With that, he stormed off. I felt a mix of confusion and worry.
07:13What had they done to Jenny? And what was happening at my house?
07:16Driven by fear, I rushed home.
07:18And upon arriving, I was shocked to see smoke billowing from the house.
07:23I ran to my neighbors, who immediately called 911.
07:26The police and firefighters arrived on the scene in minutes.
07:29Fortunately, nobody was home, so there were no injuries.
07:32And because I got there when I did, the house didn't suffer much damage.
07:35I shared Derek's comments with the police,
07:37but they got back to me later saying he denied having said anything of the sort.
07:41And they had no proof to take any action against him.
07:44Also, when they'd tracked Jenny's address down and gone to her place,
07:47her daughter had answered the door, saying she was completely fine.
07:50Becca can't be trusted.
07:52Can you please give me the address so I can make sure?
07:54That's private information, ma'am. We can't disclose it.
07:57You are not related to Miss Jenny in any way.
07:59And if her daughter says she is okay, we have no reason to believe otherwise.
08:02After the fire incident, I felt upset and lost and unable to focus on anything.
08:07Finally, I decided to meet up with Olivia and told her everything,
08:10who was apparently also fed up with Derek for being a manipulative jerk.
08:14I know we're not friends, but sometimes you have to join forces with an enemy to take down a common one.
08:19Do you have any clue what Derek meant?
08:21He once introduced me to his cousin named Becca, which was obviously a lie.
08:25He talked about her having a rough time with her mom and said he was helping her.
08:30I actually have Becca's number.
08:31Can you reach out to her?
08:32Get her to meet me, please?
08:34I have to find out if Jenny is okay.
08:35I might do that.
08:36Or maybe even more.
08:38My dad can hire someone to track down Jenny for you.
08:41And in exchange, you want me to back out of the competition, so you have a better shot at winning, huh?
08:46Exactly.
08:47Deal.
08:47But for now, can you arrange a meeting with her?
08:49Just tell her you want to meet her.
08:51Don't mention me, of course.
08:52The night before the big meet-up with Becca, I couldn't shake off the unease.
08:56I was about to trade my dreams for some peace of mind.
08:59All the sweat and tears I'd shed in the gym would go to waste.
09:02But I also needed to know if Jenny was okay.
09:04So, I ended up pouring my heart out to my mom.
09:07I didn't expect much, honestly.
09:09But mom, in her own surprising way, gave me the clarity I desperately needed.
09:13Ava, sometimes the hardest choices reveal our true priorities.
09:17It's not just about winning or losing.
09:19It's about what you're willing to fight for.
09:21Remember, your value isn't measured by a medal, but by the courage to follow your heart.
09:26Even when it leads down a difficult path, her words resonated with me.
09:30I was going to meet Becca tomorrow.
09:32When I arrived at the cafe, Olivia was waiting for me at the entrance.
09:35Her look had a hint of sympathy.
09:37Becca isn't alone.
09:38Jenny is here too.
09:39And I think there's something wrong here.
09:41It's like Becca treats Jenny as a slave.
09:43She brought her to this meeting to hold her bags and stuff.
09:46I was stunned for a few moments.
09:48The thought of seeing Jenny made me emotional.
09:50Olivia stayed with me for a couple of minutes outside until I calmed down.
09:53Then, I went inside.
09:55Ava, you can't be here.
09:56Tears welled up in my eyes.
09:58Why?
09:58What's going on?
09:59Ugh.
10:00Here come the tears.
10:01Let's hold hands and cry.
10:03What are you even doing here, Ava?
10:04Ava, you know I care about you.
10:06But Becca, she's...
10:08What, mom?
10:09Say it, Jenny.
10:09This is your chance.
10:10Becca, you've been unstable.
10:12She threatened me, Ava.
10:14It was getting out of hand.
10:15One day, she tried to do what she and Derek did to your house while locking me in the bathroom.
10:19She said she'd let me out.
10:20Only if I promised to close my gym and stop training you.
10:23I'd do anything to ruin you and Ava.
10:25Derek and I have more plans.
10:27Derek is the only one who loves me and worships me.
10:30I've always loved you, but I couldn't make you happy.
10:33Oh, shut up.
10:33Suddenly, Becca lunged at her mom.
10:36Right then, police officers surrounded us and restrained Becca.
10:39Becca, you're going to need to come with us.
10:41We've heard enough, and it sounds serious.
10:43So you and Derek might be facing juvenile detention.
10:46Olivia and I had called the police beforehand in case Becca made any confessions, and they heard everything.
10:51Thanks, Olivia.
10:52Giving up the competition felt worth it.
10:54Actually, I think you should compete.
10:56May the best girl win.
10:57Why help me now, Olivia?
10:59I realized winning only means something if I compete with the best.
11:02And that's you, Ava.
11:03I guess this is me trying to do the right thing for once.
11:07So this is about respect?
11:09Yeah, respect.
11:10And maybe a bit of trying to be better myself.
11:13I'm sorry for everything, Ava.
11:15She winked and walked away.
11:17Overwhelmed with gratitude, I hugged Jenny again.
11:20Although, I could feel how hurt she was over Becca.
11:22Looks like we're back to the hard training, just like old times.
11:25And Becca, she'll always be my daughter.
11:27I'll do my best to help her, even if she pushes me away.
11:30Two weeks later, standing on the stage, I won first place.
11:34Surrounded by my proud mom, Jenny's joy, my brother's support, and even Olivia's half-smile,
11:39I felt on top of the world.
11:42True victory comes from within, beyond any medal.
11:46True victory comes from within.
11:55True glory comes from within.
11:55True victory comes from within.
12:08True story comes from within.
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