Author's note: Yes, this is the time when I start rumbling random things that most of you won't even care to read. This is my first GWTW fanfiction. I enjoyed reading this book along with its sequel Scarlett. I was glad about the ending. Now, back to this, I personally think that not all stories should end happily, so being a weird person that I am, this story is not going to end up in Rhett and Scarlett starting a new life together. But don't worry, if I ever finish this story, the sequel will be written to suit your appetite. I hope everyone would enjoy this and give me back lots of feedbacks.
Love Never Dies, or Do They?
Chapter 1
Scarlett was still lying on the stairwells. Tears have begun to dry up on her face. The house with out Bonnie's laughter and Rhett's sensitive words, were now just a blank. Chills seemed to be running through her body. She shivered.
When Scarlett finally stopped her tears, she pushed herself up, weakly. Using her sleeves, Scarlett wiped off her remaining tears on her cheeks.
Scarlett wanted to beg for Rhett to stay, but in her heart she would never have forgave herself if she begged. She knew that she needed to go on, but what she knew most was that she needed Rhett. She realized how foolish she has been for the past 12 years with her childish crush for Ashley Wilkes. She knew Ashley most of her life and an admiration turned to a silly love that ended up ruining her life.
Rhett was everything she wanted, and she had let him go. All those years of ignorance, treating him as if he was nonexistent were now just regrets to her.
"Oh for god sakes! I can't be like this forever! It's not me. I will not think about it now. Melly needs me at her funeral." Scarlett said trying to calm her self down.
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It was a late afternoon, Scarlett, along with many dear friends of Melly's gathered at Melly's funeral. 'Oh Melly, you were such a good person. You were the only one that cared about me. You can't leave me, not now, not when I desperately need you!' Scarlett cried out in her head.
A gentle pat came from behind, Scarlett turned to look, and her gorgeous green eyes met Ashley's sorrowful droopy eyes. "Ashley darling, don't feel so bad. Melly loved you so and she would want to and Beau to be happy." Scarlett's voice shook.
"Thank you, Scarlett. I loved her so much. She understood me. I just don't know how I can possibly go on without her." Ashley sighed, tears rolled down his cheeks.
A few ladies that were standing near Scarlett started to whisper to each other. "Look at her, can't even give poor dear Melly any peace at her funeral." A lady in a black feather hat mocked.
"What is it with her and other woman's husbands?" Another woman who was younger than the first said.
"You say, her mother was such a wonderful lady, why can't she be more like her?" The third woman, with heavy make up, said.
"I hear her husband left her because she was still in love with Ashley Wilkes." The lady with the black feathery hat said again.
"What has the world turned in to with people like her?" Another lady joined in the conversation.
Scarlett tried not to hear all the gossip, but hurtful words ran through her head. She wanted to run, but this was Melly's funeral and she needed to be here for Melly. After all, she loved Melly and Melly lover her dearly. 'Melly, I need you. Who am I suppose to turn to now? No one understands me better than you.' Scarlett complained.
When everyone left, Scarlett stood by Melly's grave. 'This can't be happening. Melly can't be dead. She was always a strong person. She survived with the struggle to give birth to Beau. She can't be that easily defeated.' Scarlett tried not to believe it. Tears gathered in her eyes and her bright green eyes were now swelled up.
Scarlett slowly lowered to her knees and leaned against Melly's grave. For a split second it felt like Melly was right by her side.
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Scarlett walked in to the huge sized bedroom. The presence of Rhett lingered. It's been more than a week since Rhett walked out of this house. It was surprising to Scarlett how little she knew about him. For the past many years she's been married to him, they have only slept in the same bedroom for a short time. Scarlett regretted her suggestion of them sleeping in different rooms. She would do anything just to have Rhett's strong arms around her, protecting her when she is frightened and calming her down when she has a nightmare.
Scarlett changed into her night gown, feeling no glamour like she used to. Rhett has always admired how she looked. She remembered the times when Rhett would brust her hair gently. 'Oh Rhett, come and brush my hair once again! Oh please come back Rhett.' Scarlett preyed.
Scarlett chock her head a little, she needed Rhett out of her head. She felt nothing but loneliness.
"Oh Rhett, why wouldn't you come back for me?" Scarlett asked. "You said you loved me so!"
With that, Scarlett drifted to sleep…..
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A/N: So, how did I do with the first chapter? REVIEW & REVIEW! Chapter two coming up in a day or two!
