Padme woke up and just laid there for a few minutes. She was trying to think of a way not to come into work, and how was she going to face Jeanie and Maria, when they find out what she had done.
Oh my gods, what have I done? Padme said to herself.
Then, she just remembered what happened at the luncheon, and how she was tricked into going in the first place. She would have gladly paid the price for not showing up at the Palace. At first, she thought there were going to be other people at this luncheon, but once there, she found out how very wrong she was into thinking that. When she walked into the Palace and then, going into the dining room, that was when she saw that the only people in the room was the Emperor and Darth Vader. Then, the Emperor told her the reason why she was there and that it was to let her know that she would be dating his apprentice. If she refused, then her family would suffer greatly, and that would be with their lives. So, now, she just prayed that her heart will not break again. Deep down inside of her, she was glad to know that Anakin did not really die on that dreadful day, when he fell to the dark side, and killed all the younglings that were in the Temple, going to Mustfur to kill Nute Gunray and his men, just before he almost killed her, by choking her by the Force.
She was about to drift back to sleep, when there was a buzzing sound coming from her nightstand. Rolling over, she reached out with her right arm and searched the table for the buzzing com-link.
Padme here. Padme answered the com-link.
Morning, Padme. I was just reminding you that you have two meetings after lunch today and there will be a late Session tonight. Jeanie sat down on her couch and looked at the data pad that had Padmes daily schedule on it.
Um . . . ok. You may have to go to the Session tonight and you might have to cancel my meeting too. I will let you know in about an hour or two, before the meeting. I have to be in a meeting during lunch and am not sure how long it will last. Padme remembered that the Emperor wanted her to join a committee that meets once a week during lunch time.
Um . . . ok. Why was I not told about this meeting? Jeanie asked, as she was looking for an empty space to write down the new item into her schedule book.
Because I did not know about it, until yesterday afternoon, after my luncheon with the Emperor. Sorry, I did not tell you, when I got back from lunch. I was in a hurry to get back to the office and to get to my meetings and by the time the meeting was over, it was time to go home for the day. Padme yawned.
Ok. Oh and the issues that are to be introduced in the Session tonight really doesnt involve us. It has something to do with the two planets in the Mid-Rim territories. Um, one of the planets involved is Naboo, but at the moment, I cannot remember the other one. So, we both do not have to go to the Session tonight. Jeanie saw what the issue was all about and what planets were involved in those issues.
I see. Well, let me go back to sleep for a little while longer, before I have to get up and get ready for my meeting. I guess we will have most of the day off then, and like I said, if my meetings runs later after the lunch hour, then I will let you know and then you can call the two groups and let them know that something came up and we can reschedule our meetings for next week. I do know that we will be having three days off next week, so you can schedule the meetings then. Padme yawned again.
Ok, that sounds good. Um . . . why dont I just call them this morning and reschedule for next week, so that way, you dont feel so rushed. Jeanie moved to the next week and put down the names of the group that was to have a meeting with Padme today.
Ok, that is fine. Do not make if for Wednesday, because that is when my meetings with the Emperor will be. You have a great day and after you call the groups, you can take the day off, and I will see you tomorrow. Padme felt her eyes start to close.
Ok and thank you. I hope that you have a great day and see you tomorrow then. Jeanie smiled at the thought of having a very quiet day all to herself.
Padme disconnected the communication link and put her com-link back on the nightstand. She rolled back over and pulled the covers around herself and went back to sleep, beginning to have a dream of the happier days, when she was in love. Then, it hit her, that no matter what happened to Anakin and all of the evil things that he has done, and to the whole galaxy and even to her, she knows deep down in her heart and soul that she still loves Anakin, who is now Darth Vader.