Chapter 4

Rhett took both of Scarlett's hands. Although hiding it nicely, Rhett was starting to get extremely nervous at the thought of Scarlett changing her mind about him.

"Scarlett, as I have said before, I didn't think of your feelings when I left. I have also said that was the biggest mistake of my life. I realize now that our marriage probably didn't do you much good either. When we were married it didn't seem like you were very bothered, but now that I look back, I shudder at how many things I've done wrong and how much that has hurt you," He took a deep breath. It was time to push aside his pride and finally say it.

"I know that we have both made many mistakes in the past, but I think if we both really try, we can make it work. I know I was wrong for leaving, but…"

Rhett took another deep breath and hesitated.

"If you forgive me for leaving and for all of the other things I've done, and since the dilemma with Mr. Wilkes is over, then please, come back to me…" There. It was over. He had done it.

No turning back now... I just put myself on the line.

By now Scarlett's face was extremely wet from crying again.

I can't believe he's coming back to me! He still loves me! I knew it!

A smile came to Scarlett's face as she thought about his words.

"Rhett, I know if I go back to you, I may end up regretting it years later, but I would regret not being with you even more. You've always said that we're the same, and I'm really beginning to see it. God's nightgown Rhett! If I hadn't known you all these years, I would've had no one to understand me and I would be alone because I couldn't tell anyone anything. But, you were there…aside from all of our problems, you were always there. I know I hadn't known I loved you until much later on, but if you weren't there I would have just felt empty. I wouldn't be complete. So there you have it Rhett. You have my heart, and you always will,"

Rhett smiled as he wiped away the tears from Scarlett's face and slowly pulled her head towards his until his lips claimed hers. Their lips were upon each other's for what seemed like hours until Rhett finally pulled away. The two of them stayed the night on the bed making up for the time that Rhett had been gone.

Rhett awoke with Scarlett's head lying on his chest. She was still asleep and he didn't want to wake her, so he just lay still thinking about what had happened yesterday. He adjusted his head to see her face, and his heart leapt when he saw she was sleeping with a smile on her face.

I vow to never lose her again. I'll never fully understand how I could've walked out on her.

After a few minutes he felt Scarlett stir and her eyes suddenly fluttered open.

"Good morning, my love," Rhett said and gently kissed her forehead.

She smiled, put her arms around his chest, and just stared into his eyes.

I've waited over two long months to do this.

Rhett looked like he was in deep thought.

"What are you thinking about, darling?" Scarlett asked with mild curiosity.

Rhett put his hand on Scarlett's warm cheek and took her hand in his other. "My dear, I realize that you have been crying the past two days because going to New Orleans reminded you of our honeymoon and that probably made you want to leave, but…" He paused for what seemed like ages.

"But what Rhett?!" By now Scarlett's mild curiosity became deeper at the thought of what he had in mind.

Rhett chuckled and finished his thought.

"…But I was thinking, why not stay for a couple weeks and have another "honeymoon". We could make it even better than the first," At this Rhett winked, and Scarlett blushed at what he was implying they do to make this "honeymoon" even better.

Rhett smirked slightly when he saw Scarlett's face turn red, and kissed her lips slowly at first, until their kisses got deeper and deeper and finally Scarlett pulled away.

Scarlett said playfully, "Well Mr. Butler, you didn't give me a chance to answer,"

They both smiled and Rhett said, "My love, I couldn't wait. And trust me; I'm pretty sure I know your answer,"

"And what makes you so sure?" She said as she started to laugh at his correct assumption.

"Lucky guess," He replied and chuckled to himself. Scarlett giggled at his reply and thought about the exciting time they would have in New Orleans.

A few minutes later they finally got out of bed. Rhett ordered up room service, because they wanted this private day to keep going and neither of them quite felt like going into public at the moment. To pass the time until the food came up, Scarlett decided to show Rhett the new dresses she got. She had tried on three, and Rhett just couldn't take his eyes off of her.

I suppose I'm paying attention to her more, rather than the dresses…

Rhett chuckled to himself as this thought passed through his mind.

"…Well, which one do you like the best?"

This caught Rhett off guard, seeing as he wasn't really paying attention to what she had been wearing.

"Um…the one you have on now is nice," Rhett said as he laughed at himself. Scarlett saw he had an odd look on his face, and was about to ask him why, until she realized he wasn't exactly paying attention to the dresses after all. She turned a light pink, but it quickly faded since she was getting used to the idea of being with Rhett again. Scarlett smiled, walked over to Rhett and sat on his lap. She was just leaning in to kiss him when the room service came. They ate with light conversation, starting to plan the events of their time in New Orleans.

"Well Scarlett, my dear, would you care to go for a walk?" Rhett asked after dinner, somewhat eager to get out of the hotel room that they had been in all afternoon.

"Of course. Let me just fix up my hair," Scarlett replied. Once she was done, they took a walk around the exciting streets of New Orleans. Holding hands, they walked up and down the streets for about an hour, until fatigue finally started to set in. When they passed the lobby, Scarlett noticed a man eyeing her in a very peculiar way. She realized she was probably just imagining things, however, and didn't say anything.

Nothing can spoil this time with Rhett…nothing… She thought with a smile.