Good morning, Anakin. Malcom smiled, at the young man, as he walked into the shop.
Good morning, Malcom. How are you doing today? Anakin came up to the front counter.
I am doing great. I really want to thank you for everything that you have done for me and after today, everything will be caught up. Malcom gave Anakin a huge smile and he would really hate to see Anakin go back to where ever he came from, but that was their deal that they made when Anakin came to work for him.
That is so great to hear that. How is your wife doing? I know that she had not been feeling very well for the past couple of weeks. Anakin looked at the end of the counter and saw a couple of machines that still next to be fixed.
She is doing a lot better. She had a very bad stomach bug for the last part of the week. The week before, she was having problems with her sinuses and it was causing her to be very light headed and dizzy, which caused her not able to stand up for a long time. Malcom opened the register and put the money into the cash drawer.
Well, am so very glad that she is doing good now. Man, having a stomach bug really sucks. When, I was younger I got them a few times, and it was part of what we called Desert Sickness. Anakin nodded, as he remembered all the times, when his mother used to stay with him and nursed him back to health.
So, you lived somewhere that has a desert? Malcom closed the cash drawer, then went over to the items that were at the end of the counter and began looking at the work orders.
Yes, but the whole planet is one huge desert, and it is not very far from here. Anakin also went over to the item and picked up one of the work orders and read what was wrong with the machine.
So, tell me how do you know Padme? Malcom picked up one of the items and took it to the work are that was located behind the front counter.
We grew up together at the Temple on Coruscant. I know that she has been there since she was three years old. Well, I got there when I was nine years old and of course, she was seven and we became friends. She even helped me through all my studies and she is always there for me, when I need to talk to someone. Anakin picked up another item and brought it over to the work station next to Malcom.
Have you ever been to Naboo before? Malcom picked up a spanner and took off the bolts on the back off the food processor.
Yes, and you know, the Trade Federation Blockade? Well, I was the one who flew into the Control Ship and destroyed it. Anakin opened up the coolant unit.
You are the young man that saved all of Naboo, and our Queen at the time? Malcom turned and looked at Anakin in surprise.
Yes, that is me, and yes, I have meet Amidala. I do see her every so often on Coruscant, when I have to go to the Senate Building there. Anakin gave Malcom a smile.
I heard that she was now there. A lot of people wanted her to stay on as Queen. Have you ever meet the Naberries? You do know they are from here and they only moved to Theed, due to Mr. Naberries job at the University, and of course Amidala became the Princess of Theed. They still live there. Malcom said, as the bell over the door rang, as someone came into the shop.
Morning, Malcom, Anakin. I have come to pick up my Caf machine. A young lady came further into the shop.
Morning, Jacuelyne. Yes, we have it right over here. Anakin got up from the stool that he was sitting on and went over to the shelf that had all the repaired items on it.
Anakin handed the Caf machine to Malcom, who rang up the young ladys bill. All through the morning, customers came in and picked up their items that they had dropped off to get repaired.
Well, it is lunch time, so I am going home. My wife has a huge pot of stew waiting for me. So, what about you Anakin, what are going to do for lunch? Malcom took the money out of the cash drawer and went into the office and put it into the safe.
I am going home too and eating there. I have some leftovers from dinner last night and I really want to eat. Anakin went over to the wash bowl and washed his hands.
Ok, then. I will see you after lunch. Malcom walked out of the shop with Anakin and locked up the shops door behind them.
Yes,I will be right back here after lunch. Anakin nodded, before he walked to his speeder and hopped into it and headed for home.
Hey, lunch is ready. So, sit down and I will bring in the food. Padme smiled at Anakin, when he came into the house.
Ok, that sounds great. Anakin came up to Padme and gave her a quick kiss.
Anakin went over to the table and sat down, while Padme plated and heated up the leftovers from dinner, then brought them over to the table and put them down in front of Anakin. They talked about their day. Anakin did tell Padme that he will let her know his answer in the evening, when he got home from work. Padme told him that they were going to have dinner at her parents house tomorrow evening. Anakin finished his lunch, kissed Padme bye and he left the house and head back to work.
Before he left for the day, everything that was brought in to be fixed by people in the town, was all fixed and waiting to be picked up. Six hours later, Anakin laid down in bed, next to Padme, after a very hot and passionate love making.
You are leaving in two days? Anakin looked down at Padme, who just snuggled closer to him.
Yes. was all she could say.
Then, I will be going with you. Anakin looked at her and smiled, just before kissing her one more time, before closing his eyes and falling asleep.
Padme just smiled, before falling asleep too.