I Need You-

Chapter 10

"Dad," Padme cut in, "we're already engaged." The whole family turned to her in shock.

"Padme," Jobal said, standing to stand next to her husband, "is this true?" The young Senator merely nodded. "Oh my stars," she continued, running to embrace her youngest child.

Ruwee glared at the young Jedi standing in front of him. "Damn you Skywalker, she's my daughter!" He snapped.

"I know sir and Padme means just as much, if not more, to me as she does to you. I would never hurt her, never!" Anakin said, sincerely.

"I should be aware when my daughter gets to that intense a relationship with someone," Ruwee snarled.

"Sit down, Ruwee," Jobal commanded, "this isn't helping." Her husband sat down, reluctantly. "You too, Anakin." The Jedi obediently sat, not wanting to upset his future in-laws anymore than they already were. A deep silence descended on the room.

"Mummy," Pooja said, sweetly, "what does engaged mean?"

"It means Aunt Padme is getting married to Anakin." Sola answered, the reality finally kicking in, "and about time," she added, grinning at her sister.

"Aunt Padme is getting married!" The two girls chorused.

Padme smiled at the excitement they showed, "and I know two little girls who would make perfect bridesmaids."

"Started your plans already?" Ruwee asked, angrily.

"Father, whether you like it or not, I am marrying Anakin, so I suggest you get used to the idea," she said, storming up to her room. Everyone gazed after in surprise. Padme never called Ruwee, father. She'd always said it was too formal. Anakin jumped up to follow her. Sola and Jobal glared at Ruwee.

"How do you expect me to react? I raised her from the crib; I at least have the right to know what is going on in her life, right?" He said.

"Ruwee, have you even considered this has been harder on Padme than it has on you?" Jobal asked, "Because I think it might."

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Anakin knocked gently on Padme's door before entering. "Padme?" he called, sensitively. He looked sweetly at the young Senator; who had her face buried in her pillowing, softly crying. "Padme, angel?" he called again.

"Oh Ani," she said, "I really thought they'd be happy," she cried.

"Oh Angel, they're probably just shocked," he comforted, holding her and stroking her long hair.

She kissed him deeply on the lips, "Anakin, I love you!"

"I love you too, Angel! And we're going to get married and have a beautiful baby. I'm going to talk to the Council and see if they'll let us stay on Naboo in the Lake House when the baby's born."

She smiled and nodded, "yes, that would be nice." They kissed again, washing out the fears that both held in their hearts.

"For now let's give your family some time to get used to our relationship."

"You mean our family?"

"Sure," he said and Padme knew how much that meant to him, "our family," he whispered under his breath.

"Yes," she agreed, "let's give them time."

"When do you want to get married then?" he asked, fiddling with a dark, chocolate curl.

"Soon or a long time after the baby's born. I don't want my figure to show."

He smiled, "you'll look beautiful anyway," he promised, kissing her soundly.

"You think?"

"Yeah, I do."

There was a knock on the bedroom door. "Come in," Padme said, calmly.

Sola walked in and embraced her younger sibling. "How are you feeling?" She asked.

"Better now, thanks, Sola," she said, evenly.

"See, he's good for you," Sola commented.

"I'm glad someone believes so!"

"We all do, Sis, just Dad's a little shocked at the moment."

"Thanks Sola, Ani. I can always count on you two to cheer me up."

"I wouldn't have it any other way," the older Naberrie daughter promised. "Dad will come round soon, I'm sure of it."

"I sure hope so!" Padme exclaimed.

The door opened to reveal Ruwee standing in the doorway. He showed no signs of having heard the current conversation but turned to look at Anakin.

"Skywalker," he said, "come with me, we need to talk."

Anakin blew his fionce a soft kiss before following his future father-in-law out the door.

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