Genre: angst/romance
Rating: pg
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters, property of Lucas
PART II
Padme sat in her apartment with some of the senators; they were discussing what was going on in the senate with Chancellor Palpatine. Padme was concerned, but she did have other things on her mind these days.
"What do you think Senator Amidala?" asked Bail Oregana.
"Hmm? Oh, um, I agree with all of you and think we should go forth with this petition" she answered sounding totally lost from the conversation.
"Well then, I think that is all we need to discuss for today" said Bail and then quickly got the rest of the senators out of Padme's apartment. He then turned to her and said, "Are you alright Padme, you looked like you were in space through the entire meeting."
"Yes, I'm sorry, I'm fine, I have just been suffering from a bad case of the flu these past couple of days, at our next meeting I will be more prepared I can assure you" she said in her most professional tone she could conjure up.
"Well, okay then, but if you are not feeling well, don't worry about the senate, Mon Montha and I have got things under the control, and don't hesitate to call on me if you need anything" Bail answered.
"Thank you so much Bail, you're a good friend" and Padme walked him out.
'I'm glad that is over with' Padme said to herself and then laid down on her bed and fell asleep; she was exhausted just from sitting in on that meeting. When she woke up she saw Anakin standing by her bed looking out the window, he sensed she had awoke and then turned around and sat down on the bed with her. After their embrace and a quick kiss he said, "Padme, I'm so frustrated, the Jedi don't trust me."
"What do you mean?" she responded.
"Chancellor Palpatine appointed me to the Jedi Council, but the members of the council will not grant me the rank of Master, even Obi-Wan is against me now!" Anakin's temper was rising. Padme had gotten used to this happening lately.
"Anakin, I'm sure that is not true, Obi-Wan is your friend, he will always be on your side" Padme was desperately trying to reason with him.
"How would you know that? You don't know Obi-Wan like I do!" Anakin's face was becoming deep red with anger.
"Anakin, please calm down my love, You're right, I don't know Obi-Wan as well as you do." But that was entirely false, in the past two months they have been secretly meeting, Padme learned a great deal about Obi-Wan, he wasn't as open about his feelings as Anakin, but week after week he was opening up more, but for Anakin's protection, he could not know that.
"I'm sorry Padme, I am just sick of how even after all of these years, the Jedi still don't trust me." Anakin's temper had died down at this point, and he was back to the Anakin Padme loved.
"It's okay, I'm here for you and I'll support you in anyway you need me." And Padme did mean that with all of her heart, though she knew she would not be able to be there for him much longer, but she would always be there in spirit. Those words calmed Anakin then they went to bed for the night, Padme fell right asleep in his arms, she was sleeping on average about 12 hours a day, but because Anakin left so early in the morning, he didn't know just how tired she really was.
It was weird loving two people, Padme loved Anakin, she always would, but she was 'in love' with Obi-Wan. She never thought this would have happened, but she never thought she would be dying either. After Padme and Obi-Wan's first kiss things had definitely changed then. They could no longer pretend that they were just friends; they know voiced their true feelings for each other and became much more affectionate when alone. Especially now that he knew she was pregnant, she could embrace him and not have to worry that he might feel something. One time when she was sitting with Obi-Wan in a private booth during a performance of Padme's favorite Opera, her and Obi-Wan started kissing passionately and she quickly ending up sitting on his lap when all of the sudden Obi-Wan pulled away and said, "I think I felt kicks in two different places."
"You did," she answered quietly, "I'm having twins, a boy and a girl."
"Wow, Padme you must be so exicted, does the father know?" Obi-Wan knew he shouldn't have asked that question, but the words came out before he really knew what he was saying.
"N, he doesn't, but I would rather not talk about that now, I wanted to thank you again for flying all the way out here and taking me to see this show, it's my favorite, I rarely have time for the Opera these days." Padme felt extremely uncomfortable talking about Anakin in front of Obi-Wan, she felt guilty for betraying Anakin when she thought of him when she was with Obi-Wan, and when she thought of Anakin, she thought of her future that would never be. Obi-Wan had flown them all the way out to Alderran to see the Opera, both felt it was too risky to see it on Coresaunt, Padme had told Anakin she was flying out to Alderran and meeting her sister for the performance.
"You are very welcome, I was happy to do this for you, I just hope you are not angry with me for asking about the father again." Obi-Wan's voice was edgy.
"It's quite alright, you are forgiven" Padme said in a playful voice and then she tilted her head up and their lips met in a sweet kiss. It was times like this; Padme knew what happiness was really about.