First fic!!! Review, please :-D
Chapter 1: Possible Impossibilities
Scarlett sat in shock as she watched Mammy see Dr. Meade out of the house. Pregnant! It was almost too good to be true. This baby would bring Rhett back to her, would make him love her as he had when they were first married, before she had time to ruin things via her mouth.
No, she wouldn't tell Rhett. Not yet, anyway. This would be her own little secret until she was ready to tell Rhett. Her figure wouldn't give her away, Prissy could still lace her stays as tight as always and he would never be able to tell the difference, unless perhaps he was to see her without them on…but no, that would never happen. They didn't share a bedroom anymore; there would be no reason for him to see her like that. Now, if only Rhett would bring Bonnie and come home soon! She couldn't wait to get started on her little plan. She was going to make Rhett fall in love with her all over again, and then she'd tell him about the baby. That way she wouldn't feel as if Rhett was staying simply for the unborn child. Just as these thoughts played out in her mind, Rhett, hand in hand with Bonnie, walked up the drive. Now her plan could come into play.
"Bonnie! Momma's missed you so, pretty! How was your trip?"
"Charleston was lovely, Momma."
"I'm glad you enjoyed your trip, sweetheart, now run along and find Ella! She missed you awfully bad when you were gone," and with that the little girl was running up the stairs on her short stubby little legs. "Rhett! How are you darling?"
Darling? Rhett's mind was spinning; he must be going crazy. He couldn't believe those words. She had to have been drinking again. It had to be that. He knew she couldn't possibly care for him. "Drinking again, my Pet? I thought we discussed that and what an unhealthy habit it is?" he said with a look of concern on his face. Scarlett, for once, saw this and didn't take his words as an insult, but as words of compassion.
"Now what would make you say that? I certainly am not drinking!"
"I was simply surprised to hear and see you looking happy about my return."
"Well I am happy about it, Rhett. Why should I have to hide that? I missed you both so much!"
Stunned again, Rhett wondered if his mind was after all playing tricks on him. This had to be some kind of an insanely twisted fantasy. Scarlett O'Hara, admitting her true feelings? She must be hiding something. Although…her eyes were shining brightly and he had never seen them such a brilliant green. Maybe she could have feelings for him after all. Not likely, he told himself. Don't get your hopes up.
"I'll be upstairs, Scarlett. I'll talk to you at dinner," and he slowly walked up the stairs leaving Scarlett with a small frown on her face.
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