Authors Notes: So you won't get confused…Cole's parents are alive and living two cities away from Turtle Cove. Alyssa and Cole have been going out for about a year. This letter is a NEW YEARS letter. && I would like to wish everyone A HAPPY NEW YEAR & SEE YOU IN 2006!

By the way…I decided to PAUSE my series of stories called Living Life Just As It Is…due to the fact of writing these letters & the continuation of Bearing A Life. The next chapter for that will be up really soon. So please be patient.

&& THERE IS ANOTHER SURPIRSE TWIST. IT'S NOT LIKE MY PREVIOUS LETTER && COLE WILL NOT WRITE BACK TO ALYSSA. Sorry about that.

Disclaimer: Don't own Power Rangers. I also don't own the passage from the professor (read the letter to know what I am talking about). I got it from a book called I Believe In You by various authors.

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Distant Love:

Cole && Alyssa

Love is what I wish for you. Alyssa you were the first person to accept me into the team and I am glad that you are with me. No matter how far we are from each other, our love will still be STRONG!

Cole, at the beginning I always thought you were weird, being from the jungle and all, but as the year unfolded, our love for each other has gotten deeper. No other couple will compare for the love we have, and the passion that enlightens us.

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December 31, 2005

Dear Cole Matthew Evans,

So how were the holidays with your family? I have a sense of feeling that your having a blast, and actually I never told you that I was glad that you found your family. My dad called, again. I only spent 5 days with him for the holidays. He took me on a quick trip to Japan. And he said he wouldn't be able to make it for New Years, which I'm sad. Look at me, I'm already talking about me, and I never even said I LOVE YOU or I MISS YOU. So here I go, I LOVE YOU BABE.

I see your weird as always Alyssa. Joking, you're not weird; you're smart and such a beautiful gal. I LOVE YOU TO HUN.

Cole, I wish you here with me. I never even got to spend time with you during Christmas, and still am not going to see you today or tomorrow. I understand how you want to stay and know more about your family, but I miss you. The phone calls aren't enough either. But I can handle. Oh yeah, before I forget, when you were gone, Princess Shayla and Merrick are now two happy lovebirds. Danny and Max are entering the dance competition that I'm in, but they still can't beat me. And Taylor, well Taylor is the same old Taylor, but she's been talking to Eric a lot more.

Wow, I've missed a lot since I left. I can't wait to come home and be with you. And I should ask you to tape Danny and Max dancing. I could get a good laugh out of that. But just wait for what I have in store for you…

"NEXT STOP TURTLE COVE!" yelled the bus driver.

"Alyssa, I'm coming home." Cole said silently to himself. Now on with the letter…

Cole, I LOVE YOU too much, and it hurts me not seeing you everyday. I'm acting a little selfish here, aren't I? I have a little something for you. My professor read it to the class, and it caught my attention on how I feel about you…

Put things in perspective.

Move ahead in a positive way;

don't allow yourself to become mired

in a negative view.

See things for what they really are.

Don't let the little things get in the way.

Do what you can; however you can,

with the resources you have available to you.

Don't sell yourself short;

you have the power within you

to change what needs changing.

Face the situation with the resolve

to remedy it; do what you need to do

to put it behind you.

Move ahead in the direction of happiness;

go for you dreams

& reach for your star.

And remember who's in the driver's seat:

you are.

I thought it would be special for you and me. Don't you love it? I hope you do.

Well I guess I have nothing else to say, but I LOVE YOU.

Love your lover,

Alyssa May Enrile

XOXO

Of course I LOVE it. And I'm filled with excitement to know that I will be seeing you tonight. I just hope that I'll make it on time.

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"Hey Alyssa, what's wrong?" asked Taylor. "You've been doing nothing since the party started. What up?"

"Nothing really, I just miss Cole."

"I know you do, but that shouldn't keep you from having fun. In about an hour or so it will be midnight, and I WANT you to enjoy yourself before the New Year! I don't want you to be starting 2006 with a miserable state. So be happy!"

"Your right Taylor."

"Now, that's better. Come on…let's dance. But before, take this, and do what you have to do. Call him."

"Thanks."

"Your welcome Alyssa, and HAPPY NEW YEAR."

"Happy New Year to you too." Alyssa said as she walked away from the noise.

"Come on Cole, answer your phone."

RING. RING. RING. RING. Sorry Cole Evans is not available at the moment. Please leave your name & phone number so I can get back to you.And if it's youAlyssa, I love you. BEEP.

"Cole. It's Alyssa. I know, I know, I'm calling again, but I just wanted to hear your voice. Well I love you too. Bye."

I wonder where he could be? I guess he's having fun with his family.

"ALYSSA YOUR MISSING ALL THE FUN!" yelled a very happy Max.

"Coming!"

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"HERE WE ARE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!" said the bus driver.

"I made it," said Cole. "Now off the Animarium. And I have no time to waste."

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"5 MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT!" yelled Danny. "EVERYONE GET READY!"

"Alyssa, you feeling better?" asked Taylor.

"A bit, but he never answered his phone."

"He's maybe off having a great time. But remember, he's probably thinking about you too."

"You're right...again."

"Heh. You know me. Always trying to help."

"Nope, not really."

"Don't rub it in."

"2 MINUTES!"

"Merrick, COME ON!" yelled Princess Shayla. "I want to give you a kiss at midnight!"

"I just wish I could give Cole a kiss."

"Alyssa, weren't you even listening to me earlier? Have fun, it's almost next year!" stated Taylor.

"10. 9. 8. 7..." everyone yelled anxiously waiting the new year and the fireworks Merrick had prepared.

"ALYSSA!" yelled Cole running into the temple area.

"Cole?"

"5. 4. 3. 2. 1! HAPPY NEW YEAR!"

Just as the clock hit 12, Cole leaned in to give his special woman a kiss she would never forget. A kiss that would make Alyssa fall into a deeper trance of love. Even though miles separated them from being together; their love was still strong as a hammer. Nothing will ever break that love. Distant love justbrought them closer together.

"Whoa." said a shocked Alyssa.

"Happy New Year babe."

"Happy New year."

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Cole Matthew Evans

&&

Alyssa May Enrile

"Distant Love"

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Next up: Who knows?

HAPPY NEW YEAR.