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Chapter 6
They walked towards the gigantic building with Scarlett's eyes wide with excitement. There were candles on ever table, window sill, and all along the perimeter of the restaurant. She had never seen such a fancy restaurant in all her years…but where was everyone else?
"My dear, I must confess, finding out about the ball was not the only business I had to do. I also decided to pay off the owner of this place so we could have it to ourselves tonight," Rhett said. Scarlett gasped with delight as she looked at all the flowers and candles, realizing that they were put out just for her.
A man in a vivid black tuxedo took the couple to a beautiful table.
"Order anything you want my darling," Rhett offered.
"Rhett this is beautiful! Why did you do it?"
Rhett's face took on a more serious expression as well as his tone of voice.
"I realize that there is a lot that I have to make up to you my dear, and I thought why not start now?"
"Thank you, Rhett," Scarlett responded with genuine gratitude, satisfied that she now knew Rhett truly realized she wasn't the one totally at fault for all that had happened in their past.
Scarlett and Rhett chatted idly for a while, waiting for the waiter to come and take their order. Scarlett was just about to excuse herself to go to the restroom to freshen up, when a waiter came up to the table with a tray.
"But we didn't order anything yet…" Scarlett said with a confused face, not realizing what was actually on the tray.
"No my darling, look…" Rhett smirked.
"You're up to something Rhett Butler," accused Scarlett playfully. She looked at what the waiter had brought and she suddenly gasped. The waiter laid twelve bright, vibrant red roses on the table.
"Rhett, they're gorgeous! How lovely!" Scarlett exclaimed. Her eyes started to glisten from excitement and the feeling of finally being loved again.
"I'm glad you like them my love, but look, there's something else," Rhett said pointing to a little card that came with the roses. Scarlett opened it eagerly, wondering what it said.
This is only the beginning. You'll know what I mean by the end of the night.
With all my love,
Rhett
Excited yet somewhat confused, Scarlett put the card back in its envelope and put her hand in Rhett's.
"What does 'This is only the beginning' mean?" She asked with mild curiosity.
"You'll just have to wait and see," Rhett replied with a wink and chuckled at Scarlett's frustration. She pouted, yet regained her exuberant state quickly.
The waiter took the orders and left. The food came within a matter of minutes since Rhett and Scarlett were the only customers of the night.
All throughout the night, Rhett noticed a gleam in Scarlett's eyes. It brought joy to his heart to see Scarlett so happy again.
It was definitely worth going through all this trouble just to see her smile again…
After the dinner was over, the waiter came with another tray.
"This time I know we didn't order anything else," Scarlett said with an excited grin, anticipating what kind of surprise it could be this time.
The waiter served them Indian pudding and fresh apple pie.
"Rhett! This is my favorite dessert! But…how did you know?"
Rhett chuckled. "Well my darling, I have known you for quite some time now." Scarlett smiled and quickly ate the dessert set in front of her.
"Well my love, are you ready to leave now?" Rhett asked after they were both finished eating.
"Yes, and I want to get home fairly quickly to find out what that surprise of yours is,"
Rhett threw his head back in laughter. "Very well, my dear,"
"Are you ready my love?"
The couple had walked back to the hotel and they were standing right outside the door of their room.
"Great balls of fire Rhett! Just open the door!" Scarlett couldn't take the suspense anymore.
What else could he have possibly given me?
"Close your eyes, Scarlett,"
She quickly closed them, wanting Rhett to open the door.
"Alright, here we go…1…2….3!"
Rhett opened the door and Scarlett opened her eyes.
"Rhett!" She screamed, throwing her arms around his neck and kissing him with all the power in her.
The room was crowded with red roses everywhere in sight, in addition to red rose petals scattered all over the bed, making the room smell sweeter than ever.
Tears started rolling down Scarlett's face once they broke away. Her emotions took over as she realized how much love she missed all those years while chasing Ashley, and how much love Rhett truly has for her. Rhett brought her into his arms, knowing that his love was all she ever wanted these past two months.
"Rhett, I love you darling. I do…I do. You believe me don't you? I love you," Scarlett whispered in his ear.
Rhett looked deep into her eyes and answered soothingly, "Yes darling, I believe you. And I want you to know, that you mean more to me than any women…more than you'll ever know. You see, we belong together, you and I, and that is something we've both learned over the past two months. I have money, and yes that is somewhat exciting at times, but my love, I want you to know that I could never truly be happy if you weren't by my side. We're too much alike to be apart, and I wouldn't have it any other way,"
Scarlett smiled at his words and brought his lips to hers. She felt the happiest she had been in years, realizing that this was only the beginning of their new lives together. With Ashley not taking over such a big part of her heart, and now that the two of them finally understood each other, she knew life was worth living again.
Rhett suddenly felt desire take over his body. Scarlett felt Rhett's body stiffen and their kisses grew stronger. They moved over to the bed and met one's passion with the other's, each other's demands the same. Their wonderful night had finally ended, yet their new life had finally begun.