Two: Savored Moments
Two Months Later.
Padme stirred and woke in the crook of Obi-Wan's arm. It was a regular thing now for them to meet secretly a few times every week. Every time they made love Padme tried to banish every thought of Anakin from her mind. She knew this affair was doomed and that Anakin would kill Obi-Wan if he found out. He would kill his master, his friend, his brother, her lover. She didn't want that to happen. Even if she did not love him she deeply cared for him. Obi-Wan's eyes opened and he looked down at her, " Morning Padme", She smiled, " Technically it's still afternoon". He laughed, " Always so smart". He stood up and retrieved his robes from the dresser and began to put them on. Padme watched from the bed, " Do you have to go? I miss you when you're gone" she said. He sighed, " I wish I could stay but the Jedi need me. What with Anakin coming back tomorrow." Padme bolted upright, " What? Tomorrow? Why didn't you tell me?"
" I don't know, I forgot"
" No you don't want him back do you?"
" Well I'm not looking forward to him finding out about us"
" Wait a minute, who said he's going to find out?"
" You're going to tell him aren't you?"
" And let him murder you? Besides he'd be devastated, I couldn't do that to him I love him"
" And what about me? I'm supposed to go on being used?"
" Look, what we're doing is wrong and when Anakin comes back it should stop. I can't do this to him anymore. He's my husband and I want our marriage to work"
" Great Padme. So you two can enjoy being in love while I feel the way I feel about you."
" Obi-Wan, I do care for you"
" Obviously not enough"
Obi-Wan marched angrily out of the apartment slamming the door viciously behind him. Padme sighed and began to get dressed.
The next day Padme waited anxiously in the Temple for Anakin. Her heart clanged in her chest as she wondered if he would still want her, if he would look the same, if he would still embrace her the same way. Then she saw him standing across the hall from her, smiling his handsome smile. He was still blonde haired and tall and strong. He had a few more scars and looked more tired but he was still Anacin, still her husband, still the love of her life. He ran towards her without hesitation, picked her up in a loving hug. " Oh Padre I've missed you so much", " Me too Anacin, I was so worried about you but thank the force you're home now with me". He kissed her lovingly on the lips pulling his warm body towards hers. Then he took her hand to lead her back to their apartment to rekindle their love.