A new life in a better way by Soña Binzarmet.

Chapter 14: Charleston, the wedding and the boat.

Author note: Thanks for reviews. Story dedicated to Maitane, Lorea and Andrea.

I do not own (sigh) this characters that belong to Mrs Mitchell Marsh and Mrs Ripley.

Now I think I'd said everything so now I let you read this chapter. With all my love: Soña.

Two days ago the family had come to Charleston, leaving Dora for some months because just after official Scarlett and Rhett's re wedding, Wade, Ella, Cat and them will take the sea with their boat for the long trip they had already planned.

"Where's Dad, Granny," interrogated young Cat to her beloved Grandmother, the old Eleanor Ellington Butler.

"I really don't know angel; but your Dad had said he'll be here for dinner so don't worry."

Cat only noted; if her Grandma told her that; it was true.

In fact the man was in city to bring something for his mother birthday; he was going out of the store with a nice pink silky scarf.

"Rhett Butler, the former most talented blockader; what you're becoming?"

"Arnold Digger, what's bringing you in Charleston, my dear."

So, the two men began a conversation, and then finished their talk in a famous restaurant of the city.

Previously, Rhett had luckily find Manito on the way; he told him to inform the family he had change his plans and that he will not at home for dinner. "Don't wait me for dinner" he had said to his loyal servant.

Like this, Rhett and Arnold could talk at ease since midnight.

"Where were you?" interrogated Scarlett curiously.

Rhett explained to his wife he had met his old friend Arnold who was now a powerful ambassador in Italy, representing America in this country.

"How wonderful! We will pay him a visit when we will be in Italy."

"That's an idea my pet!" he laughed. In fact, he had always an idea in his mind; (like always lol!)

The birthday party of Eleanor took place ideally, the old woman crumbled on gifts and love.

Eulalie and Pauline were present for the occasion of course with all the family.

She warmly welcomed everybody for theirs gifts and this perfect party.

Two days after, this event Cat was now waiting from Suellen, Will and her cousins for the wedding.

"I can't believe the wedding is in two days." had said Ella all the day.

Her younger sister noticed.

The arrival of their older brother Wade made the conversation ending.

"Girls, ours parents send me to order you to be ready to go outside about half hour."

"Okay, but do you know why?" asked Ella.

"Absolutely not." Contested the young man.

So together, they concluded that it was a surprise for them.

A carriage drove them since the port of Charleston.

"Do you see this big boat white and black?" chorused Rhett and Scarlett to their children.

The three agreed.

"Well I'm pleased to say its ours." said Rhett.

"Waoooouuhhhhhhhhh" exclaimed Wade, Ella and Cat on the same time.

Scarlett and her husband were happy to see their reactions.

"But we have to find a name for this beautiful and big boat. Children, what do you suggest?"

Wade and Ella said they didn't have any ideas or suggestions but promised to think about it before to leave.

"This is really our own boat?" said Cat, again amazed.

"Yes, Cat; your father bought it for all of us."

"Yes, this boat is a gift for my three children. And of course, it's for you too Scarlett." The man said.

Cat didn't hear the last sentence of her father; she was speaking loudly:

"For the children: Wade Ella Bonnie Cat." She didn't stop to repeat unknowing want to know with the 3 names.

"WA LA BO CA!!!!!!!!!" exclaimed together Wade and Ella, adding to Cat, she was great.

"Well this name seems to do the unanimity, so let me introduce you the Walla Boca."

Rhett was all smile and Scarlett and the children applauded at the sound of this beautiful name.

Soon, they will be on board ready to go for the trip they had planned.

Suellen and her family arrived and spend the day before the wedding with the rest of the family.

The Beenten were happy to see the Butler family and vice versa.

Ashley and Harriett were invited too with Beau, Billy, babies Scarlett and Melanie.

Finally, it was the BIG day. The ceremony took place really ideally, it was at less as moving as the first and I mind if no more.

Everyone: bride, bridegroom, children, guests, family and friends had tears around the eyes when Scarlett and Rhett said "Yes I do."

The reception in honour to the new weds was a real success; the dish were delicious and refined.

After, the weds vanished out of the BAL giving for them, letting their guest finished the party without them; but they of course had say goodbye to them.

They had rent a hotel room for the night and the children will stay with their Grandma.

Five days after, they will leave America with the Walla Boca for new meeting and adventures.

So, in this hot and sunny day of fifth July 1881; Eleanor, Rosemary, pregnant and in holidays with her husband and 3 stepchildren, Ross and spouse and children were reunited in the port of Charleston to a last goodbye to the Walla Boca and his passengers.

The boat, little by little was taking the sea.

The excitement was in the entire family mind.

Eleanor and the other were moved; indeed Rhett had told them that they hadn't a precise date of return.

End of Chapter 14 (Yet? That so incredible!). Did you like it?

Author note: I only want to say that I thank all my reviewers; it helps me to improve. SO GO ON!!!!!!!

I hope each of you takes care of himself (me I would like but I can't lol).

In the next chapter, we will enter in the second part of my fic so be ready!!!

See you soon on the web; with all my love Sonia or Soña (I find this one better for me because it meaning DREAM and like I have a perchance to dream, that is a good coincidence) alias BonnieCat.