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Chapter 11: Complications Arise
Padme and Anakin slowly innocently turned their heads towards the stunned figure of her sister Sola, Padme couldn't say anything so Anakin spoke up,
"I know this looks bad but if you know the story, it isn't" he smirked, as Sola raised her eyebrows in a look of So-this-is-why-you-are-very-private-all-of-a-sudden,
"Well, now I know to knock when coming to see you" she replied, turning on her heels so abruptly and left as Padme rose to her feet and moved over to her bed,
"This is bad, really bad" she muttered as Anakin followed her,
"It's not that bad. She's your sister. What possible harm could she do?" he asked as Padme just stared at him,
"You don't know her. She and I have always been fighting and she will find a way to make this look worse than it is" she informed him as Anakin became confused,
"How?" he asked, as Padme then explained further
"She'll use this to her advantage, blackmailing me into doing her things or she gossips" she replied as Anakin rolled his eyes, this girl was a match for his brother
"Like she'll do that, because I'll handle her" he smiled, sitting close to her and bringing her in for a kiss, and once his soft, irresistible lips touched hers, Padme was beginning to forget all about Sola and what she had seen.
Meanwhile, Sola had immediately rushed straight for her parents, who were down in the kitchen, she knew her parents needed to know she had a boy in her home, if it was herself, she'd be in trouble, so why shouldn't Padme be too?
"She was kissing this other boy and it wasn't Palo, that's for sure!" Sola exclaimed to her parents, Jobal rolled her eyes, giving a bit of a chuckle
"Sola! That's a bit too rash. Padme has been happy with Palo while you were at boarding school. Now why would that changed?" Jobal asked, as Sola shrugged
"Maybe for fun, she got bored" Sola suggested, "The point is, she's being sneaky and Palo should know about this" she informed them as Ruwee cut in,
"Sola, you have only been here for a few hours and you are already causing trouble and rumours. You better cut it out" he warned her as Jobal added,
"Padme is a lot more mature and she knows what she is doing." Although she was one to talk, cheating on her husband with her daughter's boyfriend or soon to be ex. "Now take these decorations out into the living room and set them up" she told her as Sola stormed off in a huff, Life was so unfair and Padme was doing something wrong and she needed to be taught a lesson.
While hanging out at their favourite diner, Siri listened to her friend's plan for becoming popular; she hated to think that she would be dragged into this because of her relationship with Obi Wan
"Dorme! That's insane, why would you do that?" Siri asked, they were sitting at their favourite table at the nearby café overlooking the city, before Siri continued "I mean I know you've hated Satine and Padme for ignoring you but this is a bit far" she finished as Dorme reached for her frosty cool milkshake,
"I have to show what it like to be ignored by everyone and this is the way to do it" she informed her, as Siri then pointed out
"But Obi Wan is just one of the regular guys and Anakin is barely known at school" Siri reminded her, Dorme then huffed, annoyed
"Then what do you suggest?" she asked impatiently, Siri hated to do this but she didn't want to make her friend angry anymore
"Well, give it a few days and see how everyone reacts and how they treat Obi Wan and Anakin, then make your move" she replied, she could not believe that she was saying these words. Dorme slowly nodded, smiling
"That's a great idea and by biding my time, I will have a chance to think my plan through more" she smirked, "Great to have you back, Siri" she added as Siri smiled, taking a sip of her drink, when she heard her name, looking around, she saw Obi Wan walking towards her,
"Obi Wan! What a surprise to see you here!" she exclaimed as he smirked,
"Well, I was picking up some things and saw you sitting nearby, thought I would come over" he replied as she gave him a quick kiss on the lips, turning back to Dorme,
"Obi Wan, you remember Dorme?" she asked as he smiled,
"Maybe" he teased as Dorme rolled her eyes,
"Obi Wan!" Siri exclaimed, playfully hitting him, "Would you like to join us?" she asked as he smiled more,
"I would love to" he told her, taking a seat and pulling Siri into his lap, this was going to be a fun joyful afternoon, little did he know Dorme was cautiously watching him and would use him to go after Padme, through Anakin.
Anakin was smiling all the way home but still something itched in the back of his head, telling him that Padme's sister was bad news but he kept shaking the thought away, "What possible harm could she do?" he thought to himself as he approached his home, where he saw an unexpected figure waiting on the front porch.
Coming to a stop, he jumped out, "Satine? What are you doing here?" he asked as she ran over to him,
"You have to help me! I made a terrible mistake and I want to fix it!" she exclaimed as he looked confused,
"What are you talking about?" he asked as she sighed,
"With Obi Wan!" she exclaimed once again as Anakin smirked cheekily,
"Well, well, now the truth is out" he laughed as she hit him,
"It's not funny. I was always hiding feelings for him and now I can't let them go" she complained as Anakin smirked,
"Well, he is happy with Siri only because you never gave him the attention" he informed her, as Satine only sighed
"Only because he and I were different and I didn't want anything to affect my popularity" she corrected him, flicking back her long, shiny hair, as he rolled his eyes and headed inside,
"Look, you know him. What is he interested in?" she asked as he shook his head, unable to keep a cheeky grin off his face
"Let's just say. Its way different from what you like" he laughed, "But before we get to that. I have an idea. Tonight, is one of the first dinners to celebrate the start of the holidays from what Obi Wan told me. Now I overheard Qui Gon and Jaina talking and Padme's family is invited because of Obi Wan's grandfather but I'll invite you and work on pushing you towards him" he explained as she laughed,
"That will never work. He'll bring Siri!" she argued back as Anakin pointed out,
"I'll distract her by keeping her with Padme and me" he smiled as Satine bit her top lip, she wanted to point out that this plan will not work but how Anakin was looking down at her, told her to listen and just follow his lead.
"Okay, I will go and get ready and be back here around 7.00" she told him as he clicked his fingers,
"See you then" he smiled, watching her move towards her speeder as Anakin headed on inside, to continue getting ready for tonight which sounded to be a very interesting evening indeed.
Qui Gon had been working all day in his office, going through files on potential cases, Anakin's file also laid open in front of him, he didn't know why he had it open, he just did, Jaina had wanted him home but he knew he had to take care of these matters. He was so caught up in his work, he didn't even hear the intercom buzz until they eventually knocked on the door,
"Qui Gon?" they asked, the voice of his secretary,
"Yes, Amy, what's wrong?" he asked,
"There someone here to see you" she replied,
"Send them in" he informed her, moving away from the desk, over to get a drink to relax him as he heard the door creak open, "Yes, can I help you…" his voice trailed off as he saw a figure that he didn't expect to see, the figure seemed nervous to be in the office,
"I take it that you are surprise to see me" they spoke up as Qui Gon felt a lump forming in his throat,
"Yes, I did. Anakin will be very surprised to see you here" he replied, "Owen" he added. He had never met Anakin's brother before, but from what Anakin had told him on his first night, he decided he'd not warm up to him too easily.
As the sun slowly dipped beyond the houses and skyscrapers, Palo stood nervously on the front porch of Padme's house; he didn't know why he was here. Everyone was probably at home and would make him feel uncomfortable. He rang the door bell, none the less and took a deep breath as the door opened, and there was a familiar face, but not the one he was expecting.
"Padme! What are you doing? All dressed up" he asked as Padme eyed him seriously,
"We were invited to Obi Wan's house tonight for dinner" she informed him,
"Oh, is everyone going?" he asked,
"Yes, I said we, didn't I?" she asked sarcastically,
"Okay dumb question, but can I come in?" he asked,
"I guess but only for a short time. We're leaving soon" she told him, as he followed her in,
"Padme! Did you get the door or not?" her father yelled coming around the corner, "Ah, Palo, good to see you. What bring you here?" he asked, "I was passing by and thought I'd say hi" he replied, as Sola came down the stairs,
"Another visitor, wow this house sure is busy, but they're all for Padme" she blurted out,
"Sola, stop it" Padme cried,
"I guess it just sipped out" she smirked as Palo smiled,
"Sola, nice to see you again" he told her,
"And you, cute as ever" she smiled, as Ruwee took over in the conversation
"I'll go see if your mother is ready to go, Sola, go and ensure that the food is ready and packed to take over and we'll leave Padme and Palo alone" Ruwee told everyone.
Padme moved over to the mirror in the front room, tiding her hair so that it fell down her face, when Palo decided to apologise for how he's treated her recently, like it would do anything
"Padme, I'm sorry for everything, I just love you" he told her as she smiled,
"Then why do what you did?" she asked as he looked down,
"Because I couldn't help and I become jealous easily" he replied as Padme kept adjusting her curls,
"Well, it really frightened me and I became more closer to Anakin" she informed him,
"But, why?" he moaned,
"Because he's everything you're not!" she exclaimed, storming off upstairs in a huff as another voice spoke,
"Wow, you really know how to charm girls" they laughed,
"Sola, don't start" he told her, "I'm leaving, Tell Padme I'm sorry and I will see her around" he added, slowly heading out the door, he missed seeing her mother and his apology to Padme went sour, he was beginning to wonder if he even wanted to be around this family anymore
Back over at the Jinn's house, Anakin had just finished changing into his suit right as Jaina was finishing getting dressed, while she thought Anakin looked very handsome, she wondered why he wouldn't add one more thing to his outfit;
"Anakin, I don't see why you don't wear a tie with your outfit?" Jaina asked as he stepped into the living room, he was dressed in black pants and a silky loose black shirt,
"Because I don't wear them, period" he replied as Obi Wan came down the stairs, Jaina beamed up at her son
"Oh, don't you look lovely" Jaina gushed over Obi Wan,
"Thanks, mom" he replied as Anakin laughed, while Obi Wan attempted to ignore him
"You look so funny" Anakin told him, Obi Wan shook his head
"Shut up" he cut him off, right as Jaina cut in
"Anakin! Obi Wan! None of that, especially not when everyone arrives. Why my father had to invite the Naberries tonight I'll never know" she muttered, moving off to adjust her dress as Anakin moved over to Obi Wan,
"I thought you were friends with them?" he asked, as Obi Wan replied,
"Usually the first night, is just family" as Anakin stood back, "But apparently you're bringing someone, dad's bringing someone and I'm bringing Siri so it's a nice change and will be more full of people" he went on, Anakin's eyes widen, he had already told Satine, that he suspected Siri could come but really thought she wouldn't
"Wait! Siri! Already? Is it that serious?" Anakin exclaimed, Obi Wan shrugged
"No, but I thought it would be nice, seeing how you'll have Padme. I thought I'll bring my girlfriend" he replied as they spun around to hear Qui Gon at the door, just home from work, not a minute too soon
"Ah, Anakin, you're here. I have someone you might want to meet" he informed him, stepping to aside and the figure entered, Anakin's eyes nearly burst from their sockets at who it was,
"Owen!" he exclaimed seeing his brother smirk back at him. Anakin shook his head, he couldn't BELIEVE IT. Of all the nights to come here and just why did he come here in the first place, is what was going through Anakin's mind at this very moment