Note: Dear readers: first I would like to thank all who are following the story. Thanks for all the comments and hope to continue pleasing. I would like to reiterate that I read the book "gone with the wind", inclusive is my bedside book. My story is based on the book, not the movie. Well, I'll talk about the character Rhett Butler. He is a cad and a coward, yes, but he is in love with Scarlett.

She isn't a fragile person and I will say it again, she's in love for the first time of truth. My story has some 200 chapters, I'm still writing the chapter 54, so there are a lot of things to happen. I would like to keep the secret about my story not to spoil the surprises, since I can't write it all in a single chapter. So, I ask you kindly to patience. They're in a mood for romance now, but things will change due the jealousy of Rhett. I'd like you to not forget that Rhett Butler is in love with Scarlett, because despite the way he always acted, hiding his feelings and fleeing when was weakened, near of have his feelings discovered, I saw that the character in the book really loved her, but she loved another man. I'm not defending him, I think even he should have fought for her love with more insistence, but find that he doesn't love her, it's like destroying the main couple in history. The character also suffers from doubts, grudges, cowardice, fear and insecurity, because despite his being a seducer and have any woman he wants in his hands, he feels himself inferior to Scarlett. That's how I see it. Scarlett has always been and will always be stronger. She is an insured person and knows what she wants and fights for what that she wants. At the right time the game will turn around, but I would like to continue writing quietly each chapter as I'm doing now.I would like to leave explained that I love Rhett Butler and Scarlett, I love the two! Thank you for the understanding of you, and all comments are welcome!

Chapter 54: The next day

Rhett lifted the bed exhausted. He was with a tired tongue, sweaty body with the smell of Scarlett permeated, his chest and his back was totally scratched. The rays of Sun came through by the cracks of the window indicating that a new day began. He covered affectionately Scarlett with the blanket and smiled watching her sleep. She was exhausted because gave all of herself to him, and Rhett knew that. Never, even in his most erotic dreams, Rhett imagined that Scarlett could be so bold.

He also gave all of himself by realize that she was so delivered to his ardor. His body never possessed a woman with so much will and with so much desire as possessed the body hers. He began to wear his clothes, but never took his eyes off her. He liked to see her sleeping. It hurt to have to leave, because he had some business to attend to at the bank that day. Thought about waking her up to say goodbye, but she was sleeping so soundly that he would not wake her.

He decided that could give another chance at his wedding, they could start from scratch. But, Rhett had no desire to go back to Atlanta. He just bought Dunmore Landing back and wanted to fix it ASAP. Would try convince Scarlett to stay in Charleston for another month or two along with him. But, decided to talk to her about it after the ball of Santa Cecilia.

He imagined himself already dancing with her the all night during that ball. Still couldn't confess that loved her, but was full of hopes of living a true marriage. And if she really loved him, Rhett would be the happiest man in the world. He knew exactly that. But now wanted to start that relationship with calm, to know where he was stepping. He had a real dread that Scarlett could make him suffer again, or she could abandon him.

To make sure that doesn't happen, he decided to give himself up gradually, it was a way to preserve himself. He decided to sit down and write a note to her, before of leave of the room. Rhett smiled like a boy in love while was writing the note and placed it on top the nightstand next to the bed, for that Scarlett could read after wake up. Gave a loving kiss on her forehead and left the room closing the door behind of himself. Ordered to Liz to prepare him a bath and bring a tray with breakfast in his room.

During the showering, he happily hummed and amazed smiled . "What a night!" Rhett thought laughing softly. "What a woman!" he sighed and closed his eyes while he soaped himself with half of the body immersed inside in the bathtub. "Oh, my Scarlett, you could be here with me."

While dressed himself, looked into the room. He no longer felt desire to sleep there. Wanted sleep every night in the room of Scarlett, in her bed, making love with her. But decided wait until she ask to go back to sleep together in the same room, because she was the one who kicked him out in the last time, when Bonnie was born, now she would have that ask him to get back to sleep with her every night. Rhett never tired of her body. The more he made love with her, more had will to make love again. He was hooked by that woman. "She is a poison to my blood." he thought entertaining, while straightened his tie in front of the mirror.

When came down the stairs and walked into the dining room, Rosemary, Eleanor and the children were sitting at the table having breakfast.

"You finally showed up, my son. How is Scarlett? "Eleanor asked smiling.

"She's sleeping, mama. Then ask for Nany take a tray with breakfast in her room. "he replied, smiling.

"Uncle Rhett! You and my mother made the peaces ? "Wade asked shyly.

"Yes, my son."

"I see that you are very happy, Rhett!" Rosemary commented smiling too.

"Yes, I feel the happiest man in the world. And all this because of Scarlett! She took very good care of me. " Rhett commented with a provocative look.

"Rhett! My son, have manners! "Eleanor retorted red with shame.

Rhett laughed when he realized that his mother was embarrassed. Rosemary was also blushing and laughed softly. Only the children did not understand the provocative comment of Rhett.

"Mama, I'm going to the bank, I have some important business to attend to. But, at the end of the afternoon I'll be back. "

Rhett kissed at all and went to the bank, planning to make a surprise to Scarlett that night.

Scarlett woke up later than usual and she realized that was alone in her room again. She made love with Rhett in the previous night until the exhaustion and blushed smiling when remembered of some details, he transformed her into a wanton woman and was wondering how she managed to find strength to kick him out of her room shortly after the birth of Bonnie. What she was thinking at that time? He hadn't told her that loved her, but was willing to start from scratch and it left her happy.

Soon they will coming back to Atlanta and she would rub in everyone's face that her marriage was fine. They will have other children and never be separated again. She was quite sure of that.

Scarlett got up out of bed and dressed her green robe. She opened the window and appreciated the beautiful day that was doing, despite being cold, the Sun was shining outside. She imagined Rhett going up the stairs to enter by the window and laughed. She would have liked to have seen that scene. Scarlett looked toward the bed and realized that had a note on top of the nightstand. Her heart shot and she ran to read. Opened the note carefully.

"My dear Scarlett,

This was the best night of my entire life. I hope you enjoyed it also.

Unfortunately, I have to leave you today, because I have some important business to deal in the bank, but at the end of the afternoon I'll be back. I ask that use the day to rest, because the night I got a surprise for you.

All your,

Rhett "

She smiled and pressed the note against the chest, completely happy. He had a surprise for her. Scarlett was radiant of so much happiness. She would spend the day resting to be wonderfully beautiful and completely prepared for that night. Heard someone knocking on the door.

"You can enter." Scarlett said lively.

Eleanor entered in her bedroom carrying the tray of breakfast in the hands and followed by Rosemary. Scarlett blushed with shame when saw the two.

"My darling, are you okay?" Eleanor asked affectionately putting the tray on the nightstand.

"I am." Scarlett replied awkwardly.

"Rhett asked for me to send Nany to bring breakfast for you, but I decided to do it myself, because I was worried."

"Don't needed, Mrs. Eleanor. I'm fine. I'm much better. "

"I'm sorry for not being able to stop my son to come see her and. .. "

"Don't worry, Mrs. Eleanor. Was great! I liked his presence here. "She replied embarrassed leaving the mother and sister of Rhett embarrassed too.

"You're better than stomach, my dear?" Eleanor asked looking for changing the subject.

"Yes I am. Thank you for the tea that you sent me yesterday along with the dinner. "Scarlett thanked.

"I'll send Nany here to prepare a bath for you." Eleanor said affectionately.

"Thank you, mrs. Eleanor." Scarlett thanked smiling. She was with a pleasant humor that morning.

"The kids want to see you, Scarlett?" Rosemary said smiling.

"I'm going down to see them. Prissy is with them? "

"Yes, they're in the garden, but I will join them and do a tour of the property."

Scarlett took her breakfast, then showered and dressed herself with a dress light and discreet. She was silly in that morning, smile alone, sometimes laughed and closed her eyes, sighing. She was in love by that man such cad. She looked like a girl who was in love by the first time.

After lunch, Scarlett was rest in her room. She was lying on the bed, almost asleep when someone knocked on the door.

"You can enter." she ordered.

Was Rosemary, who was completely happy and excited. She came with a bouquet of flowers in one hand and a beautiful wrapping under the other arm. Scarlett sat on the bed and kept staring at her totally surprised.

"For you, my sister-in-law. They just delivered it. "

"Present for me?" Scarlett asked amazed. Her green eyes shone with excitement.

"I think I know who sent ... "Rosemary said giving a giggle.

"Rhett! Oh, Rhett! "Scarlett commented in love, while Rosemary delivered the gifts to her.

Scarlett held the bouquet of flowers in her hands and took out a small card.

"For the most beautiful woman of Georgia. Ass: Rhett Butler "

Scarlett kissed the small card and laughed like a child .

"What more beautiful flowers! Rosemary, need to put them in a vase as beautiful as they. "

Rosemary picked up the bouquet and placed carefully inside in a beautiful vase on top of the dresser.

"And the other gift, Scarlett? What is? "Rosemary asked curious while walking back towards the bed. She sat next to Scarlett.

"Come on ! Open soon ! "

Scarlett laughed and ran to open the wrapping paper, tearing up that paper beautiful anyway.

"It's a dress, Rosemary!"

Inside the parcel had another small card, which Scarlett ran to open and read.

"My dear Scarlett, I want to see you wearing it tonight for me. Ass: Rhett Butler. "

Scarlett took the dress from the inside of the plastic and both were gaping when they saw the dress sent by Rhett.

"My God!" Rosemary blushed embarrassed.

"It's beautiful!" Scarlett exclaimed enchanted.

The dress was in wine color, with asymmetrical details on the bodice and skirt, and with straps that cutting in draped. It was a low-cut dress, which left the shows the neck and part of the breasts. It was the kind of clothes that Rhett has forbidden Scarlett of use in Charleston, and now he desperately wanted that her to wear it for him. Scarlett knew that Rhett chose personally that dress for her.

"It's cold. I have to wear a stole, too. I have a stole the same color as the dress. "Scarlett commented.

"Where does Rhett will take you tonight?"

"I don't know, but I'm anxious to find out. Unfortunately there are still a few hours for him to come back here. "Scarlett said restless and impatient.

"Even so, we have to hurry! You are already beautiful, but will help you to get even more beautiful for my brother tonight. "

"You want to help me, Rosemary?" Scarlett asked laughing.

"But, of course ! First I will prepare a bubble bath for you, where you will lie down and relax and then we're going to take care of your nails and your hair. Well, we have little time for that. The hours will go flying, we gotta run! I will call Nany to fill the bathtub for you. "

Rosemary ran from inside the room to go after of Nany. Scarlett sat on the bed laughing happy and hugging the dress. Rosemary was more excited than she in relation that future meeting.