Chapter 7
Scarlett was heading up the stairs to find Bonnie when she heard the front door open turning hoping that was Ashley leaving Scarlett smiled when she noticed instead it was Rhett.
"Rhett what took you so long? I've been waiting for what seems like ages for you." Scarlett said as he made his way to her on the stairs.
"Nothing important my dear. So how was your day?" Rhett asked playful dying to know if he was to be a father again.
Scarlett smiled remembering the first half of her day then frowned as she remembered Ashley was still in the setting room. "Why don't we go up stairs and I will tell you all about it?" Scarlett asked wanting to get as far away from Ashley as she could.
"That's sounds heavenly." Rhett replies as he hooked his arm through hers. Both were surprised to hear another voice laughing behind them turning both saw Mr. Wilkes.
"Don't tell me Scarlett you not going to tell Rhett about our conversation after all he'll understand he knows everything about us doesn't he?" Ashley asked sicken by the way Scarlett looked by Rhett's side.
Rhett looked at Scarlett and questioned what Ashley was talking about. "He was here when I got home." Scarlett said then whispers into Rhett's ear. "He's not happy about me wanting to sell the Mill. And well he got on my nerves and I let it slip about you knowing about my confessing my undying love for him 12 year's ago."
Rhett looked at Scarlett like she had lost her mind. Why on earth would she tell Ashley that?
"I told you Ashley earlier I believe it's time for you to go home" Scarlett said taking her arm out of Rhett's and walking up the rest of the steps. She had no desire to look at Ashley now.
"Running away are we Scarlett that's so unlike you?" Ashley stated letting all his pent up anger at her over the years out it felt good.
"Please Ashley just leave. I don't love you if I ever did. Now my daughter is waiting for me I'm sure Rhett can show you to the door." Scarlett then left both men alone hoping Rhett didn't kill Ashley.
"You heard my wife Mr. Wilkes you're not welcome here please leave." Rhett said sure he had missed something but convinced he would get it out of Scarlett later.
"That's how you wiggled your way in to Scarlett's life wasn't it?
Knowing her secret and using it to your own gain." Ashley said feeling lonely Scarlett didn't love him any later. She had chosen Rhett over him.
"That's none of your business Mr. Wilkes. All you need to know is I love my wife and I believe she loves me. If you leave us alone I know we could be happy." Rhett said as he showed Ashley to the door.
"I'll do as Scarlett wants Mr. Butler I'll stay away. Good afternoon"
with those words Ashley Wilkes left and Rhett felt for the first time since he had met Scarlett that she was finally his and his alone.
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Rhett found Scarlett up stairs in Bonnie's playroom. His wife and daughter both playing with Bonnie's dolls. Standing in the doorway just watching this mother, daughter moment brought a smile to his face.
"Is this for girls only or can a Daddy join too?" Rhett asked as he saw Bonnie's blue eyes lit up when they fell upon him.
"Sorry Daddy but girls only" Bonnie said then started laughing as she saw the funny face her Father made in reply.
"Bonnie baby did you have lunch yet?" Scarlett asked smiling at Rhett who was still getting used to sharing Bonnie's time.
"Yes, but I could always use more dessert." The little girl replied. Which earned her laughter from both parents.
"Sounds like a good idea to me. What do you say Scarlett could you use some cake?" Rhett asked as he walked up to her. Scarlett nodded her head yes than took his arm and watched as Bonnie took a dead ran for the kitchen.
"You've had a busy day haven't you Scarlett?" Rhett asked as they slowly followed Bonnie's path. "From seeing the Doctor this afternoon to Mr. Wilkes visit. I don't know what I should asks first?" Rhett joking asked.
"Well asked me what's most important to you?" Scarlett said hoping Rhett would pick to ask about the baby.
"That's easy." smiling Rhett asked "So are we going to have another baby are not?"
Scarlett stopped walking and turned towards Rhett kissing him madly. She found in that second what she had always been looking for and never wanted to admit she felt and always had for Rhett. As he pulled back Rhett started to kiss her neck slowly causing Scarlett breathing to quicken.
"I love you Rhett" Scarlett said so softly Rhett wasn't sure he had heard her right.
Rhett kissed her lips again then pulled back smiling he asked "Does that mean yes or no to the Baby my love?"
Scarlett was lost in Rhett's dark eyes he had called her my love did that mean he loved her? "Yes we're going to have another Baby." Scarlett said then found Rhett's lips on hers once more.
Pulling back which Rhett regretted but knew if they were ever going to meet up with Bonnie they had to he whisper into Scarlett ear. "I love you Mrs. Butler."
Scarlett kissed Rhett then smiled. "I knew I would get you to fall for me one day." she said as they continued there walk knowing Bonnie was waiting.
"My dear Miss O'Hara I fell in love with you at first sight." Rhett said with a merry tone to his voice.
Scarlett smiled at hearing this. While she would have used this against Rhett just a few months ago now it filled her heart with joy.
"I do believe your telling the truth Mr. Butler" Scarlett said laughing and feeling free she had gotten over the past. Ashley Wilkes was no longer standing in their way. With him gone the future looked nothing but bright. And for once in her life Scarlett knew she was where she belonged. Who would have thought a cad like Rhett Butler was the man of her dreams?
Smiling happily Rhett and Scarlett walked on as they heard Bonnie calling for them. Each hoping secretly the new baby would look like the other. Both having finally rid themselves of the past and looking forward to their future together. And to think Scarlett thought this all happened by just opening her eyes one morning.
The End...