Note 27

(Five years after the invasion of Naboo)

One year later:

Padme,

These years do seem to go fast. Another one has passed and we're now 19!!!

I'm glad you had a good 18th birthday party. I had one too, but it wasn't planned. All the other handmaidens decided to throw me a surprise party. It was neat.

Now that you're 19…I bet your mother is more worried about you finding a man than she ever has been. Did she listen to you when you told her you wanted to do your own choosing, or is she searching for a "perfect" man for you?

You know something? I just met Caleb's sister yesterday…he never mentioned her to me before…I guess they have something between them that Caleb would rather not talk about…something from their past. Well his sister's name is Ashka. It's kind of funny…they're twins but you can't tell. Ashka has red hair and brownish eyes. She's pretty tall, but there is something about her that just bothers me. I'm not exactly sure what it is. She just all of a sudden dropped by yesterday, and I had no idea who she was until Caleb told me. I know that he wasn't too pleased with her coming, and he actually got kind of annoyed. She only stayed for like 10 minutes, and she and my husband talked in a private room out of our hearing range. When they came out of the room, she left, and he was mad. I've never seen him that mad before. He said it had something to do with money, but he wouldn't say any more about it. I asked him what Ashka did for a living. He said that she's very secretive, but that he thinks she has some kind of Republic position in the government.

Yes, you are very good at playing the piano. I really like it when I get to hear you play. Caleb had fun playing with you the one time you came over.

Have you heard the news? Jar-Jar now has a baby Gungan. It's really cute. I don't think he named it yet…I'm not even sure if it is male or female. Maybe you've heard of it by now.

Oh, so you HAVE gone out on a few dates!!! Good!!!!

Oh….Yuro???? So what's the story with him now? Are you boyfriend and girlfriend yet? Channa picked out a blond hair blue eyed man for you; I'm impressed. It DOES sound like you have some feelings for him. You must tell me how your relationship is working out! He sounds like he is a very good match for you…but only you would know that. From what you've said of him, I approve of him as my best friend's first boyfriend J

I was glad that you brought your new friend Mark here. He IS very funny. He's one of the funniest people I've ever met….but the good thing is he doesn't try too hard, or at least he doesn't look like he tries to be funny.

Ah, who cares what your mother thinks? He's your friend and that's all that matters.

Tell him not to worry so much around your mother. I'm sure that as long as he has a girl that he is seeing, your mother won't consider him too much of a threat.

Cedric proposed to Channa?????? That's wonderful news! By now they have been married for 3 or 4 months. How are they getting along now that they're married? Aw, how cute. Cedric has a big doofy grin. I'm very happy for them both.

Krilien's the head of his father's business now? How is it working out? I hope his father recovers from his wife's death soon. He must have taken her death very hard. Poor Krilien. Make sure he doesn't get too stressed.

I'm glad Daria is opening up little by little.

Isn't it fun to dream about the future? You still get to dream about what your future husband and kids get to look like. Have fun with it. How many kids do you want, what would you name them…that kind of thing. Plan out your wedding…..it's a lot of fun to do, don't you think?

I don't think Caleb and I are ready to adopt a child or anything. Something happened and now we don't have as much money as we used to….it's tight around here.

Oh…so you've been taking on Yuro's interests in the Jedi and the Sith…YOU DO LIKE HIM!!!!

Veren…..Leilena likes a security guy? Aw, that's so cute. Even grim, silent people are interesting. They do have a sense of humor; it just may take longer to find it. You will let me know if something happens between them, won't you?

Relia got married to a prince? How was the wedding? So she was 28…hmmm. Your mother got you ANOTHER chaperone. When will she think you're old enough to not have a chaperone? I mean you ARE 19….next year you'll be 20!!!!

Oh so what is this Ellan girl like. You only had a tiny bit of experience with her in the last letter. Is she nice? It's evident that she doesn't like Cedric's jokes…..but maybe she was just nervous. I'm really curious to find out how things go.

I'm glad you haven't finished with your prank calls!!!! You sound like you're having a lot of fun!!

You're thinking Yuro is that special Someone…well what do you think of him now, a year later. I'm glad you really like him. Have you met his family? What are his interests and hobbies? What does he like to do? Where does he work?

What did you think of Jar-Jar's wedding? I thought it was really cute.

Oh good!!!!! Krilien and Daria are a couple!!!!! Finally! So Krilien was thinking about marriage….is he still considering it? Has he proposed yet?

Well I'll talk to you later.

Your best friend,
Sabe