A/N It's my first fanfiction, so don't be angry. Please excuse my grammar and spelling mistakes because English is not my native language.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything.
Scarlett stirred in her sleep and at last opened her eyes. It was rather chilly. Besides it wasn't quite comfortable to sleep alone. Rhett was in Charleston for three days already and Scarlett suddenly missed him. She rang for Mammy and then layed her hand on her stomach. Yesterday she visited Dr. Mead and he had told her that she was pregnant. It was so strange but she didn't feel herself sad or angry. Furthermore she was glad and it surprised her. For the last few days Scarlett tried to analyse her feelings to Ashley because she couldn't find peace and comfort in his presence. On the other hand she begun to be more close with her children and Melly. But still she couldn't fully understand her feelings, so she stopped tormenting herself.
Later that morning fully dressed Scarlett thought about her plans for the day. She had to visit her mills but she didn't feel like doing that. At last she decided to take the day off. It was Christmas in a few days and she wanted to make some orders.
When she came down for breakfast she had seen an expression of surprise and unbelief on hyper children's faces. They weren't used to see their mother at home at that time. Scarlett suddenly felt herself awkward but she inhaled deeply and greeted them.
"So dears, tell me what you're going to do today", she asked while eating her eggs. Wade murmured something about staying at home and books and Ella told her she wanted to visit Auntie Melly and Beau.
Scarlett was still irritated with her daughter but she thought that it would be easier to find way with Ella with Melanie at her side. So she said:
"Wade, Ella, as soon as I'll finish my deals we're going to visit your Aunt Melly and Beau"
Time at Melanie's was very pleasant, children were playing together and women had their tea in the parlor.
"I have so many things to do before Christmas but I want it to be perfect for Ashley and Beau" said Melanie. "And what are your plans, Scarlett, dear?"
"I wish Rhett come home before Christmas", Scarlett answered and realised that it was true.
"Oh dear, forgive me, I'm so selfish. Certainly, you miss Rhett. But he'll come soon."
"I hope, Melly, I have a surprise for him"-Scarlett blushed-"I'm expecting a baby, Melly"
"Scarlett, I'm so glad for you! I'm sure Captain Butler will be happy!"
"Thank you, Melanie. You're so kind"
Scarlett spent a lovely day and she was going to have supper when Mammy gave her a telegram. After reading it Scarlett rushed upstairs and told Mammy to prepare her travelling dress. The telegram was left in the dinning-room. It contained few words:"Rhett is ill. Come soon. Mrs. Butler"