Black Butterfly || Anakin Skywalker x Reader

37 - Liar

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"Tell a lie once, and all your truths becomes questionable."

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The Next Morning

"As of yet, have you heard or seen anything that may help us narrow down what Anakin is doing behind closed doors?" Obi-Wan asked through the phone and I felt an uncomfortable twist in my gut.

The day I broke into the club and hid under Anakin's desk, I heard him and Piett mention choosing between Sweetie and Gerald. The bank that was robbed was on Sweetie street, and after doing some late night research I found out that there is another global bank on Gerald street just a couple miles away.

Coincidence? Doubtful.

Then there's Anakin's injured knuckles, which I strongly believe is linked to the injured guard. And from what I found out, it was a single punch — apparently only one was needed since the guard was out like a light in seconds. But he had no serious injuries other than a broken nose, thankfully.

Lastly to add to my theory; the Sunday events.

It makes sense to me now why they have them on Sundays. While these parties are going on, no one is paying attention to them, even the authorities are too focused on the party itself and it's meaning more than anything else — take me for example. So it makes it easier for them to slip away unnoticed. And banks are closed on Sundays, so it's easier to get in and out without issues if you have blueprints, which I know I saw on his desk at some point.

It's still a working theory since everything should be considered and treated as a theory until solid proof is given, but it all just makes sense. And after more research, I have come to learn that this isn't the first time this has happened. I looked into every robbery that has taken place on a Sunday throughout the past couple of years, and about a dozen of them line-up with the clubs special event nights.

So I've come to the conclusion that Anakin and Piett, and whoever else he has working for him have been robbing banks. That is how they are accumulating large sums of money to launder, and I don't have any doubts about it.

"Darling, are you still there?" Obi-Wan's voice tugged me away from my thoughts.

"Yes I am sorry, you were cutting off a little bit, what was the question?"

"Have you learned anything of value?" He repeated.

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes, "No sir, not yet." I lied, slightly surprising myself.

I kept wondering if I was going to lie to him or tell him the truth. It seems I got my answer. And what's funny too, is I didn't feel as guilty as I thought I would for lying.

He breathed a disappointed sigh, "I figured you hadn't. It has only been two weeks," He reminded himself, "But are you doing okay? Do you need anything?"

A divorce lawyer would be nice, I just know it's going to be ugly.

"No," I sighed as well, "I'm okay for now." I rubbed my tired eyes with my free hand. I didn't get a single second of sleep last night and I already have to start getting ready for my shift at the club tonight. Ahsoka should be here in a little over an hour to pick me up.

"Alright then I'll call you again in a few days, but oh—there is one thing I wanted to ask you," He added right when I was getting ready to end the call. I paused and waited for him to continue, "You and Anakin, how is all of that going?" For a brief moment I felt like I had forgotten the ability to speak. My mouth was open, but nothing was coming out.