Note 11
Padme,
I don't like the thought of you leaving for Coruscant, but I also know that I can't stop you. Go, if you must. I know this vote is important to you and to the galaxy. Sis, just be safe. I don't want to lose you.
You have been having trouble sleeping? Oh Padme! I didn't know that things were that bad for you. What is bothering you so much? Is it that you fear for your life, or is it that vote that has you so worried? Or is it both?
Oh….so your male Senator friend is married……too bad. It sounds like he would have been good for you. I guess you'll just have to find some other handsome Senator who has not yet been married. Some day I hope that you bring home a boyfriend for all of us to meet. I mean, you can't go marrying someone that we have not met…..and you can't get engaged to him either. Promise me that you will bring home your boyfriend before you get too serious about anyone. I know what you're thinking – I know you think it will never happen to you – you'll never fall in love or want to get married – but all men would be stupid if none of them tried to pursue you. I know you're not thinking of having a relationship…..but promise me that if a man does start to take an interest in you that you will give him a chance, at the very least. Don't push every man out of your life just because you don't think you can handle a relationship right now.
I guess I'll see you when I see you…..just don't stay on Coruscant too long. Yes, the Senate is important, but in these times, your family would like to know that you are safe. We need to see you and spend time with you every once in a while. I'll miss you, and I know that Ryoo and Pooja will as well. I know! It's so amazing how fast they grow. Someday when you have children of your own, you'll see. Thank you for the compliments. Well, since Ryoo is only six, it will be a long time before we have to worry about her career. It sounds like she has an interest in politics. Maybe she will follow in her aunt's footsteps. Perhaps she will one day be Queen of Naboo. Thank you for talking to her about the Senate and what you do. It's good for her to hear about these things. I'm glad that she is able to maintain her curiosity in these troubled times. I also appreciate the fact that you have not told her anything that would scare her. She's too young to know about the threats and the dangers of politics.
I wish you the very best, sister.
Your sister,
Sola