(Dress for your date with Clovis ^^)♥️

•Also the way I have Scipio pictured for this fanfic, since I am well aware it is actually a snow planet with a lot of mountains and hills, is kind of like Naboo or Alderaan. Very colored and beautiful, just for the sake of this story, I totally forgot to mention this before so I hope I didn't confuse anyone.

(y/n)'s POV
I sighed as I lifted my head from Anakin's somewhat sweaty chest to meet his eyes, "We need to wash up and get ready, it's almost time to meet Clovis." I sat up, but he grabbed me to lay me back down.

"One more minute Princess." He tightened his grip on me and I gave in. This was gonna be a more difficult day than yesterday, we spent most of the day talking about it, among other things.

"Just know that I don't want to do it, just as much as you don't want to see it," I reminded him as I lifted my head once more to look at him, "It's torture for me too." I went forward and pressed my lips to his, trying not to think about the fact that I'm probably gonna have to kiss Clovis today. The thought alone made me nauseous, I just hope I don't vomit when it does happen.

He brought his hand up to my cheek and cupped it as he kissed me back. After few blissful moments, he finally pulled away, "I know, don't worry. I knew this was going to happen when we were given this mission," He sighed, "This is really gonna suck."

I nodded and gave him one more peck before getting up, "Alright let's get this shit over with."

~*~•~*~

"Well don't you look ravishing." Clovis smiled upon my arrival and grabbed my hand to place a kiss along my fingers.

I gave him a flirtatious smile, "You don't look so bad yourself." I eyed his clothing. He looked like a rich douche.

He intertwined his fingers with mine and we walked along the garden, "You never did tell me what brought you to Scipio, I know you're not from around here."

I quickly thought up a decent lie, "I just needed a change of scenery after the divorce and I also wanted to be as far from him as possible," I shrugged, trying not to laugh at the fact that he was actually right behind me, "So I went to the other end of the galaxy, and I have to say, it was a wonderful decision." I smiled up at him as I pressed my other hand to his bicep.

He glanced down at me with a prideful smile, "I had hoped to save this for the evening but, you look so beautiful I don't think I can help it," He leaned forward and I inhaled sharply knowing what was about to come. Oh god, already?! I wanted to reject it, but what if he takes it too personally and takes away his dinner invitation. We need to get into that house. Before I knew it, his lips were on mine and I reluctantly kissed him back.

I was right about one thing, this did make me nauseous.

Anakin's POV
It's for a mission. It's for a mission. It's for a mission.

Don't kill him Anakin. Just don't kill him.

I internally groaned, but he's kissing my fiancé.. Fuck this is torture.

I turned my gaze away from them, I can't wait for this to be over.

(y/n)'s POV
I pulled away from the kiss and did my best to smile up at him, that was torture and so awkward. I didn't even want to look at Anakin right now, this felt so wrong, "You have the softest lips." He complimented me and I let out a soft chuckle.

"As do you, Clovis." Lies, they were chapped. For being a rich man you'd think he'd invest in some chap stick.

We continued on walking to his house and luckily, he didn't do that again. He was too busy talking about Scipio, I stopped listening less than halfway through. He was so boring and repetitive, it felt like he was going on for hours when we finally stopped walking, "Here we are." He gestured proudly to an extravagant house that looked all too familiar. This was the same house Anakin and I went to when we were assigned here on Scipio for the ball.

"It's as beautiful as I remembered." I grinned as he pulled me along the stone walkway.

"If you don't mind," He stopped walking once we were at his door and he turned to face me; his eyes shifted between Anakin and I, "You will be safe inside with me, your guard can wait out here."

Before I could respond, Anakin did, "With all due respect sir, no." I could hear his annoyance through the his helmet and I tired not to laugh at his blunt response.

Clovis narrowed his eyes at him with his own annoyance.

"I'm sorry Clovis, but like I said before, he goes where I go. I hope you understand." I fluttered my eyelashes up at him and squeezed his hand gently, hoping he'd be too infatuated with my charm to push the matter any further. Besides where would Anakin even go? Just sit out here?

He dropped his annoyed expression and smiled down at me with a slight sigh, men are too easy, "Of course, my apologies," He nodded to me as he opened the door, "Ladies first." He gestured for me to enter and I slowly walked in, taking in the beautiful black marbled foyer.

"Wow, I don't remember it being this elegant." My eyes trailed along the long marble staircase and a silver chandelier dangling from the ceiling with twinkling lights. This guy may be an evil separatist, but he sure knows how to live, then an idea sparked, "I would love a tour." To learn to the terrain of course.

He chuckled as he continued leading me to a separate room, "And I would love to give you one, after dinner of course." He pushed open a door the led into his dining room, food was already set on the table by an old woman who was just finishing pouring the wine into our glasses.

"Wow this looks amazing." I praised both him and the woman as he pulled a chair out for me to sit.

He sat across from me and looked behind me to Anakin who was standing right behind my chair, "Sorry there isn't a place for you, I was only expecting her." He gave him a sarcastic smile and turned his attention back to me. I heard Anakin scoff from behind me and I held in a laugh.

Dinner went by smoothly, we had some small talk that I already couldn't remember. I was mainly focused on what I knew was coming after dinner, the tour. Just as we finished, an unknown man walked into the room, "Sorry to disturb you sir but viceroy is here, he says it's important that he speaks with you."

Clovis sighed as he threw his napkin down onto his empty plate, "Tell him to wait in my study, I'll be there right now," He turned his gaze from the man and brought it to me, "I apologize for this inconvenience, I'll only be a moment."

I nodded with a polite smile, "Don't worry, I understand you're a busy man. I'll wait here for you to return." Or I'll silently follow you and listen in on your conversation. He stood up and left the room quickly, I glanced up to Anakin who never once left the protective spot he was in, "Care to go for a walk?" I smiled and he held his hand out to me which I accepted, I didn't need to see his face to know he held a smile as well. We were both thinking the same thing.

We slowly walked out of the room and followed the sound of Clovis' voice until we reached the same room we had the day of the ball, "We'll have to be more careful," Anakin whispered, "I don't think making out in the hallway will work for us this time." He joked and I shot him a look telling him to shut up so I could listen. Besides I already had an idea, once I felt I've heard enough of course.

"The future Empire thanks you for your services Clovis, Sidious and Dooku intend to keep their promises that Scipio will strive with wealth once everything falls into place." I know Dooku, but Sidious? I've never heard that name before. Was he the one pulling the strings to everything?

"They better," Clovis snapped, "I've sacrificed too much for this cause to not get what I was promised, I've practically put Scipio in crushing debt to help fund them." I heard the sound of him sitting in a rickety chair, how interesting, so it was Clovis who has been funding the separatist army. Or at least partially funding it since I doubt he'd be able to find the whole thing, "Have you heard from either of them at all?"

"Oh yes," Viceroy spoke in his annoying voice, luckily I've never actually met him before, "I spoke to Sidious not too long ago, he says everything is going according to plan, he's only on one more thing."

"Which is?" Clovis sighed with impatience.

"He said his daughter; whatever that means, I'm not sure who she is or where she is. But he seems strict on waiting for her arrival."

"He has a Daughter; Is she hot?" I rolled my eyes at his stupid question. Why are men such pigs.

Viceroy sighed in irritation, "Don't anger him by saying such things. Besides don't you have a woman with you here today?"

"I do, that doesn't mean I can't window shop," He chuckled and I don't know why, but I felt slightly offended, "Speaking of, I should get back to her. Tell them they'll receive their next payment in a few days." I heard the sound of their footsteps and I felt Anakin slightly panic.

Time for my brilliant, but risky, idea. I pushed open the door before Anakin could protest and the two men inside eyed me with confused expressions, "Oh I'm sorry, I was looking for the bathroom." I spoke innocently and my eyes caught something in the room, it was his holotable. Perfect.

"That's quite alright," Clovis reached for my hand and held it tightly with a smile, "I'll show you, come one." He pulled me out of the room and down the hall. But not before I took a glance at Viceroy who was giving me a suspicious look.

~*~•~*~

"Tonight was lovely Destiny, do you wish for me to call you and your lap dog a speeder to take you to wherever you're staying?" He asked sweetly to hide the fact that he took an unnecessary shot at Anakin.

Anakins POV
Lap dog? This bitch.

(y/n)'s POV
"Sure, I'm staying at a hotel in the city." I lied hoping he would ask me what I think he will ask. Then we could get into his study while he's asleep, get what we need, and leave.

His eyes widened slightly, "A lady like you shouldn't be staying in a hotel. Would you like to stay here with me? I'll give you a separate room of course, I am a gentleman after all." He smirked and I chuckled with a mischievous grin, this is perfect.

"I would love that, hotel beds aren't exactly the greatest," I playfully rolled my eyes while he held my hand once more and walked me down the hallway till we reached a white door with golden outlines, "How pretty." I spoke slow as I trailed my fingertips along the gold lines.

"This is one of my special guest rooms, I usually reserve it for royalty, but looking at you, you would certainly pass for a Princess." He flirted with a charming smile. Charming for others maybe, but not for me.

I chuckled with flattery as I looked up to him, wanting to use this opportunity to annoy Anakin, "That's so sweet of you, I've never been called a Princess before."

Anakin's POV
Seriously.. Now she's just trying to annoy me on purpose.

Just wait till we get inside.

(y/n)'s POV
Clovis stepped closer and placed his hand on my cheek, "Now that is a tragedy," He flirted with a wink, "There's a couch in there for him," He side-eyed Anakin rudely, "Since I'm sure he will refuse to sleep anywhere else."

"You are correct." Anakin responded in a monotone; causing Clovis to slightly roll his eyes. I'm starting to see jealousy from both of them and I have to say, it's interesting and quite flattering.

"Thank you so much for your hospitality Clovis." I smiled sweetly; his hand still in my cheek.

"Of course, this is goodnight. I'll have breakfast set up for the morning and I was wondering if you would like to spend the day with me. I'd love to know more about you."

I nodded, "That sounds wonderful." Hopefully I'll get everything I need tonight so I won't have to do that, it sounds horrible.

He bent down, oh fuck not this again. He pressed his lips to mine with his eyes closed, mine remained open as I reluctantly kissed him back. Finally he pulled away and removed his hand, "I'll see you in the morning."

"See you then." I responded as he turned to walk away. Once he was out of sight I wiped my mouth with one hand in disgust as I turned the door knob with the other one.

Anakin and I both entered the room and I closed the door behind us with a sigh. Anakin took his helmet up and scowled at me, "Really? I've never been called a Princess before," He mocked me as he threw the helmet to the side and I let out a laugh at his annoyance. He pushed me against the door to stop my laughter, "You're just trying to get under my skin aren't you?" He got close to me so our lips almost touched.

I looked up at him, completely turned on by this, "It always has been my specialty."

He chuckled as he lifted his hand and wiped my mouth, "Fuck I hate seeing him touch you, you're mine." He growled as he lowered his hands and gripped my hips.

I smirked this is the reaction I wanted, "Well, we have some time to kill before we go do our snooping, why don't you show me just how much I'm yours." I fluttered my lashes up at him and he smiled as he picked me up and brought my lips to his as he carried me to the royalty like bed.

(a/n Hope you liked this chapter! For any of you who haven't checked it out yet, I have a new book called The Apprentice💕 I would love if if you'd give it a read and let me know your thoughts ♥️)