Hi, I know you guys really wanted a second sequel, and as in the third story! So here it is, and I might update slowly, because of other stories I have to deal with. Okay? Okay. So here it is – Learning How to Let Go

Dear Alex

I know we haven't spoken for such a long time, and I know that you've been busy of working with your missions. I'm really sorry for not doing this. But I hope you'll forgive me. But considering what I'm about to tell you, I think you will.

On December 2nd, I'll be coming back to London! Isn't that exciting? I'll be able to be with you on Christmas and New Years!

Don't worry, during these past years, I've been headstrong, so you don't need to worry about me kicking someone and freaking out of a mission.

I hope you won't be too busy during these days. The whole point of me coming is because of you! I'm going crazy because of you. Do you still remember when we were eighteen, when my father went ballistic and tried to kill us?

If that bothered you, I'm sorry. It's just…that incident really made me realize that you were really important to me. Did that sound cheesy? Yeah, it did to me. Anyway, to lighten things up a bit, I just released my second album, so you've probably heard it…maybe. So, how's Sabina? And Jack? And Ryan?

Tell them I miss them to bits. Isn't it hard to believe that Sabina, you, and I are all 26?! It just felt like yesterday when we were in high school! Well, I'll see you in December.

With Love,

Jennifer Anderson

Alex Rider sighed as he held the letter once more, reading its words again. It was so close to December. It was November 29, while Jennifer had sent the letter on the 20th. Everyday, Alex would get the letter out, and read what promise she made, just incase it was a dream, and he would never see her again except TV.

He definitely heard her album. It was called 'Don't let go'. He listened to the songs anytime he could. Anytime he wasn't being shipped off to another country or trying to regain some information for the enemy.

But what enemy? Almost anything that caused a little trouble was MI6's enemy.

Alex sighed, leaning back on the sofa, resting his eyes and replaying the dreadful goodbye. He hated that moment. Just looking into her eyes made it unforgettable. But looking at the music videos she was in, it was hard to believe that she was the same person that he said goodbye too.

Alex got up, and looked around the tidy house he had bought for his own. It was more like a mansion. Jack and Ryan were married now, but decided to not let go of Ian Rider's home, but decided to move in.

Sabina had married – early. He was afraid of the thought of what Sabina did, and he didn't dare ask. Her husband – Joey Auris – had visited Alex a few times, and they had became friends. Still, even with his friends surrounding him, his true, best friend was the farthest away from him.

Alex was about to close his eyes again until the phone rang, which made Alex jump. He picked it up, still sleepy. He had just came home last night from Paris, a mission/vacation, and he didn't really get some sleep.

"Hello?" Alex said, dazed, and out of focus. He heard a female chuckle, and now he wondered who this was.

"Wow, did you go on a mission or something? You sound so…tired!"

Alex's sleepiness had disappeared, just hearing the voice over the telephone. His senses where once again alert, and he had leaned against the wall.

"Hey…Jennifer! I'm glad you called. I'm excited you're coming! It's so close now. I just hope MI6 doesn't call me on the day of my girl coming back," he chuckled.

"Hm. Still hung up, aren't you?" Jennifer giggled. Alex grinned.

"Hung up? C'mon, Jen, you know me better than that. You know I still love you!" He exclaimed. He heard Jennifer sigh.

"Duh! That's what 'hung up' means, doofus!" she laughed. Alex smirked, although knowing she couldn't see him.

"I really wish I could see you…" he blurt out.

"Well, you can see me on TV," she joked. "But I can't see you. Isn't that sad?" Jennifer asked.

"Hey, wait a minute; if you're practically a star, then won't paparazzi chase you or something?" Alex asked.

"Alex, please, I'm not even that important. Besides, if someone does, I've got a spy to protect me!" she laughed.

"Jen…will you stop mentioning about my job?" he asked. Jennifer gave a questioning noise.

"I still can't believe you took MI6's offer! I mean, they forced you into it, but now you're actually accepting it?!" Jennifer asked.

"What? I get paid! And if I haven't mentioned it pays very well AND it let me buy a mansion?" Alex laughed.

"Ooh, a mansion! Now I can't wait to come to London!" Jennifer joked. Alex smiled.

"Yeah, when you come, Jack, Ryan, Sabina, Joey, and I will all be there to welcome you back!" he announced. As he said this, he heard Jennifer gasp.

"Wait, who's Joey?"

"Joey is Sabina's husband. She's married…and she became that way at the age of 22…" he said, waiting for Jennifer's response.

"Oh, my, god! She's married?! And at the age of 22?! What the hell was she thinking?!" she exclaimed, hearing Alex chuckle over the line.

"Yeah…weird, hm? Did you know that Jack and Ryan got married?" Alex asked, hearing Jennifer give a squeal of happiness.

"Oh my god, no way! You're lying, right?" Jennifer asked.

"No, I'm not lying. It's weird because almost everyone we know is married, or getting engaged, and both of us aren't!"

"Oh what, you what to get married? To each other," she said, starting to tease.

"Uh…no! I mean, I'm just saying that there's a chance that we will, but the others have done it. I'm not saying that we should," Alex blabbed out, feeling relieved to be able to breathe.

"Ha, ha, okay. I'm just kidding. I mean, there's even a chance that we won't get married to each other!" she said, but realized that Alex didn't think she was kidding, and soon it felt awkward of just hearing silence. Now, she wished she could take back what she said.

"Okay, Alex, I'm sorry what I said…" Jennifer said.

"Sorry for what? Oh, you're thinking about that silence? Something fell and I had to go check what it was. Sorry…and what did you say earlier? I didn't get to hear it," he said.

Jennifer blushed, and tried to think of something else.

"I said there's a chance they might divorce or something," she said calmly. Alex sighed.

"Oh, actually that's true. But I haven't heard of anyone fighting. But hey, do you remember Tammy and Jesse?" Alex asked. Jennifer nodded, forgetting he couldn't see her so she responded differently.

"Oh, yeah, why?"

"Well…they're married."

"What the heck?! To each other?! I thought they were siblings!"

"No, I mean to other people. Well, actually Tammy is engaged…" Alex said, laughing at the freaked out Jennifer.

"God, Alex, you scared the hell out of me!" she exclaimed, panting. He chuckled and sighed.

"You know, I gotta go. Jack and Ryan are coming over, so…"

"Oh, okay. So I'll see you. Love you!" Jennifer exclaimed.

"Love you too," Alex said, while putting the phone down.

Jennifer sighed as she put the phone down, and closed her eyes, still over exciting of her visiting.

"Alex, you're making this harder than it has to be. You're making me wait longer…well it seems longer," she said, talking to herself.

XX

Alex looked at the clock, and smiled. It's the 29th today.

"In three days, I'll have you again. Hopefully, you won't have to leave."

Alex turned on the radio, and heard the song 'Learning How to Let Go' play. Alex smiled, and thought 'I won't have to learn that.'

Okay, there's chapter one. Please review. If no one does, or there are not a lot of reviews, I might delete it because there are other stories I have to finish. If I finish everything else, I will complete this, and keep writing. But I promise I'll still continue, just please review! THANK YOU!