Note 43

Padme,

It is still hard for me to imagine that Corde really is dead. Don't blame yourself for what happened…not even for a minute! Ten years ago, that would have been me. What if the Trade Federation had killed me? Would you have blamed yourself? All of us knew the risk we were taking when we signed on as your handmaidens. You also know how important the vote in the Senate was. You did your duty as Naboo's Senator to come back for the vote. What other choice did you have?

There was another attempt on your life? Padme, I'm so glad that you're all right. Anakin has been assigned to be your only protector now? That's hard to imagine. Well, if Obi-Wan is off trying to figure out who hired the bounty hunter, that leaves you alone with Anakin. I'm not sure if that is a good thing or not.

It's possible that the Jedi that I saw really was Anakin. If so…..he's very good looking. You should be careful with him. It would be hard to spend that much time with such a gorgeous guy and not start to feel…attached to him. How does he act? So many times these good looking types have horrible personalities.

It sounds to me like someone is developing feelings for Anakin. I thought that I would never say it…but maybe you and he would make a good match. I know he's a lot younger than him, but….he's grown now.

You said that he's talking to you about going on dates with you and sleeping on the floor if he thinks you are in danger? Hmmm…..if he was serious when he said those things, I would say that he has feelings for you. He either is in love with you and wants to keep you out of danger or he is in love with you said that as an excuse to be near you. I agree with you that what he said seems to be a little much. Something is going on with him. He likes you. I don't think a typical protector would go to those extremes. But then….maybe I'm just reading into things. Maybe he's just paranoid or is nervous about being on the assignment on his own….so maybe he's just trying to be thorough…..

You're going to be on Naboo as well? Well, we will have to plan a get together. You and Anakin could stay with me a night or something. There is an extra room in the house I've been renting out. It will be nice to catch up with you in person again. It would also give me a chance to tell you whether or not the Jedi that I saw earlier really is Anakin or not. I am afraid that I must insist that you stay with me at least one night. I suppose that you will be visiting the Queen and then your family. After you see them, you should stop by. I would be glad to give you the directions. Please say yes.

I'll see you when you arrive safely on Naboo. I can't wait for you to come.

Your best friend,

Sabe