Love, Mrs. Skywalker

October 30th, 22BBY

Dear Diary,

  This is ridiculous! Typho is sending me back to Naboo! He says another assassination attempt is being planned. When I refused to leave, He told me I need to consider my safety and take his advice.

   When I firmly told him that I would be staying on Coruscant, he said to expect a message. Last night I was surprised to receive a call from Kamino.

   Anakin? I thought. My heart pounded as I accepted the message.

   "Anakin?" I asked weakly. "Hello Padme," Anakin greeted strongly. His voice sounded so official and strict. Military mode I told myself. There was so much I wanted to say, but through a halo projector, I felt so distant from him.

    "How are you doing?" He asked as if this was a regular thing.  "I'm fine," I replied vaguely. "I received a message from Captain Typho. He wanted me to talk to you."

    My eyes narrowed, "To convince me," I corrected. Anakin shifted his eyes a little bit, "Padme, I know you don't want to hear this, but you need to go. Typho knows what he's doing." I crossed my arms, "And I don't?" I asked. Anakin smiled slightly, "You need to trust him. I don't want you getting hurt. A lot is changing now and things are becoming very dangerous."

   I couldn't believe he agreed with Typho! "Anakin, I know what I'm doing. I've dealt with things like this before." Anakin frowned, "Padme, don't you understand? I need to know you are safe!"

   "I am safe!" I snapped back. "I'm done arguing about this." He said firmly. "Anakin! Why won't you listen to me?" It wasn't fair. He couldn't make me go. "Padme, I love you too much to risk losing... you." his voice nearly cracked and I could see the desperate pleading in his eyes. Even through a halo projector, his eyes are so intense I thought. "Anakin," I begged, "Don't you think I feel the same way? You are constantly risking your life on the front line! That kills me!" Anakin's facial expression turned solemn. "Please don't say that." he asked. I felt a mix of emotions, determination to get what I want, regret of speaking those harsh words, longing to be with my husband, and fear that I may not.

   "Anakin, I need to think about it, okay?" I said in a half sob. Anakin's projection took a step closer as if trying to comfort me, "Padme, I love you." he said softly. "I love you too, Anakin." I flicked the halo projector off before I burst into tears.

    I just want to be with Anakin! That's all I want! Forget my duty to the Republic, I'd trade it all for a life where I can be with my true love and not be afraid to be together! I just want Anakin back.

                                 Love, Mrs. Skywalker