Alex Rider: Moving On
Well, we have finally reached the end. The moment we all been waiting for. Every single road, every single choice, and every single adventure has led to this. I present to you... the final chapter!
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I won't put up a small summary for this chapter. I think the title of it should say it all.
Just sit back and enjoy the story.
Chapter Thirty Five:
Moving On
The sun began to set over the beach of Los Angeles. The sky was orange and there was not a single cloud. And for once, the beach was clear.
Alex and Sabina walked along the sand, holding hands. They allowed the water to touch their feet and even tried to kick the water at each other, playfully.
They had on their swimming suits and a pair of t-shirts.
Six months had past since Alex's final mission. And so far, he was enjoying his new life.
The CIA and MI6 have kept their promise. No phone calls. No overnight pick ups. They were completely out of his life now.
Alex was still in touch with Smithers and Lily. Lily moved in with Smithers a few weeks after their departure from government work. They seemed really happy together. No... they seemed more in love than ever together. In fact, Smithers had proposed to Lily almost a week ago and now they were getting married in a month.
Alex, Sabina, Elizabeth, and Edward already purchased plane tickets in order to be at their wedding.
James, aka 'The Syndicate', was already named the best man.
Alex and Tom Harris planned on meeting up. Maybe play some hoops or go see a movie.
But Alex knew one thing for sure. He was going to visit his parents, his uncle's, and Jack's graves when he arrives in London. That was the top of his to-do list.
Alex and Sabina sat down with Liz and Edward on the blanket of the beach, having their own little picnic. They ate Papa John's Pizza and drank some Coke, along with an oreo cake for dessert. They told funny stories and jokes.
Alex loved watching Sabina laugh. It made him feel warm and happy on the inside. He even felt his heart skipping a beat.
Before it was time to go, Alex and Sabina took a walk down the beach again.
The sun was setting. The sky was beautiful and the ocean seemed peaceful. Only the sound of small waves and the air could be heard.
Alex held onto Sabina's hand and he stared at her. He noticed how her hair flapped around with the air, hitting the sides of her shoulders. He even noticed how she walked and how she looked out towards the ocean.
God, she's so beautiful! Alex said to himself. I love her! She's the one!
Sabina felt his gaze on her and turned to face him. She smiled and rammed her side into his.
"What are you staring at?" she giggled.
Alex smiled again and responded, "You."
He touched her cheek with his other hand as they walked.
"Stop that!" Sabina blushed and pused his hand away. "You give me too much credit."
"That's because you are so beautiful," Alex said with a calm voice.
She's the one! he roared to himself.
Sabina's face turned red with embarashment and she pushed him away. She laughed.
Alex laughed too.
Then, he readied his legs against the sand and positioned himself for a run.
Sabina saw what he was going to do and used her index finger to wave "no".
"Don't you dare!" she warned.
Alex half-smirked and ran forward.
"ALEX RIDER!" Sabina screamed.
Alex snatched her up from the sand and together went into the water. When they emerged, soaked wet, Alex was laughing as hard as he could. Sabina shoot him an angry look and lunged herself at him. They went under the water again and came back up.
Sabina was now in Alex's arms and on top of him.
They laughed together and then started to calm down. They stared into each other's eyes and slowly brought their lips together. They kissed softly and allowed the small waves to surround them.
Soon enough, they were back on the beach, drying themselves off.
Alex couldn't help it. He had to check her out as she traced the towel down her legs. He enjoyed the sight too.
Sabina knew he was watching, but she was flattered at his attention. She wanted him to watch.
"Peeking tom!" she teased.
Alex looked away and smiled. He reached inside a small bag that was on the sand and pulled out something.
I am insane! he told himself. I have completely lost my mind! But I love her! What will she say?!
Alex's heart started to race. He thought that he may pass out right there and now.
"Hey, Sabina?" he asked.
"Hum?" she didn't turn around.
"What do see in our future together?" Alex asked, his voice calm as possible.
Sabina thought about it and said, "Graduating together and staying with each other forever. I wouldn't mind us moving to a beach house along the California coast line." She smiled at the thought.
Alex chuckled and said, "So you're hoping to move to a beach house, right here in California?"
Sabina nodded.
"Yeppie! I sure do! What do you hope for?"
"Just that the girl I love will marry me."
It took Sabina a little while for the words to sink in. She suddenly realized what he was saying and turned around. What she saw made tears form in her eyes.
"Oh my God!" she covered her mouth with both of her hands. "Oh my God!"
Alex was down on one knee. In his hand was small wedding ring, one that was the perfect size for Sabina. He had paid big time money for that ring, but it was worth it. He knew he was doing the right thing. He could feel it in his heart.
Alex had been planning for this moment for almost two months now. He didn't know how he was able to keep himself from freaking out, but here he was.
"Sabina L. Pleasure," he began.
"Oh my God," Sabina repeated, tears of joy were pouring out of her eyes like crazy.
"From the moment we met, I loved you. I still do and I always will. My love for you gets stronger by every moment I spend with you. I don't know how I survived without you but I don't care about that anymore. All I care about is you. I want to spend the rest of my days with you. To move into a beach house on the coastline of California with you. To have children with you. To watch our children grow up with you. To grow old with you. To spend every second, minute, hour, day, and year with you. I love you! With all of my heart, I love you!" He paused to catch his breath, tears of joy were running down his cheeks. "Will you marry me?"
Sabina nodded and removed her hands from her mouth.
"Yes!" she said out loud. "Oh God! Yes, I will marry you!"
Alex smiled as big as he could and got up.
Sabina ran forward and into his embrace.
Alex spun her around. They both laughed.
Once stopping, Alex sat her down and took her left hand. He put the ring on her fourth finger and it slipped on perfectly.
Sabina laughed and continued to cry tears of joy. She looked the ring over and smiled.
"Do you like it?" Alex asked, with doubt in his voice.
Sabina smiled and said, "I love it! I love you, Alex Rider! Always will and forever!"
They took each other by both sides of their cheeks and pulled one another together. Their lips clashed. They didn't act shy or take their time. The kiss was hard and full of passion.
When they parted, they looked into each other's eyes and couldn't resist the temptation to kiss again.
The sun set finally came to an end, but Alex and Sabina didn't care. They were enjoying their time together. Just as they will for the rest of their lives.
Alex didn't realize it, but he was finally doing the one thing that he thought he would never be able to do. He was finally... moving on.
The End!