Chapter 5
Rhett was being used as a pillow again and find it felt heavenly. Hating the fact soon he would have to wake his wife, Rhett just enjoy the feel of her on top of him. Bonnie was probable home already and looking for him. Guilt at having abandon his little princess ate at Rhett. Perhaps tomorrow Scarlett, and He could spend the whole day with her. "What time is it?" Scarlett asked as she opened her eyes. "Five. I think it's time we got up my pet. If we hurry were be on time for dinner." Rhett said as he sat up. Scarlett wasn't about to leave Rhett's chest so when he moved so did she. Yawning she traced a scar on Rhett's stomach with her finger. "Rhett,
I always wondered how did you get this scar?" She asked hoping to get his mind off leaving the bed. "Knife fight. I was playing poker the man next to me called me a cheat. Next thing I know I was on the floor with blood everywhere." Rhett stated remember how it felt to see that much blood. He had been sure he was going to die.
"Aww...my poor baby." Scarlett said then lower her head to kiss the scar. Rhett smiled Scarlett had never called him her baby before. Then again in the last 24 hours Scarlett had done many things she never done before. "Did you ever see the man again?" Scarlett asked. As she returned her head to it's original spot on Rhett's chest. Rhett chuckle this line of questions sure have taking place on there honeymoon not six years later in Scarlett's bedroom. Then again didn't they always have to do things the hard way? "I never saw him face to face again. But I did happen to see his wife. Nice woman she was to. Wasn't happy though." Rhett said leaving the rest to Scarlett's little mind to pick up. How could one tell his Wife he got back at a man by sleeping with his Wife? Scarlett's eyes widen "Why Rhett if he almost killed you I think you must have been afraid to face him again. So I guess sleeping with his Wife was payback enough." She stated simply letting him know she didn't approve of his earlier behavior towards that poor woman. Rhett felt like Scarlett's words had been a chastenment. He felt like a coward yes he had been afraid of the man. At 24 Rhett wasn't the man he was now. If he had to do it all over again he would have hunted that man down. "But I can't really judge you Rhett. It's not my place. After everything I had done trying to get Ashley that would be calling the kettle black." Scarlett said wanting Rhett to know she didn't feel ill towards him. "Does that mean I'm forgiving for being young and stupid once? I was a boy at the time I wouldn't dream of doing something like that now." Rhett asked.
Mischief playing in her eyes Scarlett replied. "Only if I'm forgiven as well?" Rhett laughed not caring if Scarlett heard it or not. "What ever forgiven for my pet?" Scarlett smiled as she lifted her head then looked into Rhett's eyes. "For chasing Ashley all these years. I realized today that I don't really even like him I just wanted him because I couldn't have him"
Having stated what her heart felt Scarlett waited for Rhett's reaction. Rhett felt a wave of joy swiped through him as Scarlett declared she didn't love Ashley Wilkes anymore. "Of course my darling your forgiven. But I'm afraid Mr. Wilkes isn't going to take this news as well as I have." Scarlett herself had thought the same. Ashley behavior this afternoon had already made that clear. How in the world she was going to clean this mess she had made up Scarlett hadn't a clue. "Rhett would you do me a favor?" Scarlett asked as she sat up knowing Rhett had been right earlier they had to get up dinner time wouldn't wait on them. "Just name it" Rhett said smiling as he ran his hand down her arm. "Stop that Rhett." Scarlett said as she forced herself to move off the bed. "It's your fault your know if you hadn't said anything about dinner I never would have gotten up." Scarlett said playfully hoping to butter Rhett up for what she was about to ask. Rhett chuckled again and left the bed as well they really did need to get dressed for dinner. "Of course dinner I never did stand a chance between you and food." Rhett said then gave Scarlett a quick kiss as he grabbed his pants. "About my favor well I just don't feel seeing Ashley would be best. So I was hoping perhaps you could look after the Mill for me?" Scarlett asked as she looked at Rhett. Rhett didn't really want to be around Mr. Wilkes either but seeing as Scarlett asked him and he didn't want Scarlett around the man anymore then she wanted to be he would just have to grin and bear it. "Of course I will. Perhaps it would be best if we just sold the Mill altogether." Rhett stated hoping Scarlett wouldn't decline. Scarlett looked at Rhett he could see she was really thinking about his idea. "Yes that would be best. But we can't do it now it would make India's lies look real. We're just have to wait a little while." Scarlett said then went back to her search for her stockings.
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Bonnie noticed her parents were happier then she had ever seen them before in her short life. They were joking with each other and their hands were touching most of the meal. "Daddy are you going to take me to the park tomorrow?" Bonnie asked wanting her father's attention. Rhett smiled he knew between Bonnie and Scarlett he was going to be a very busy man. Both woman in his life demanded his full attention. "Of course Bonnie" Rhett then turned to look at Scarlett and asked.
"Perhaps your mother would like to join us?" Scarlett smiled at Rhett's question. While she had never really tried to break into Bonnie and Rhett's little world she had become very jealous of it over time. Now to be asked in was a welcome surprised. "I would like that." Scarlett said now feeling as if she belonged with Rhett and Bonnie after all they were her family. Bonnie smile grew ten fold at the thought of her Mother spending time with her. "Are you sure Mommy? Because your usually needed at the Mill." Bonnie asked wanted to be sure this wasn't some type of trick. "Of course darling I'm sure. Bonnie you don't have to worry about the Mill taking me away from you any longer." Scarlett stated actually for the first time thinking how unfairly she had treated Bonnie. A little girl was supposed to look up to her Mother only Scarlett had never been there for Bonnie. Well that was going to change. Just like Ashley wasn't important to her anymore Scarlett now found nothing was more important than her family. "I don't?" Bonnie asked as she watched as her dinner plate was taking and her dessert was placed in its place. Rhett smiled as he watched Bonnie eat her chocolate cake. "You see angel I'm going to be looking after the Mill for your Mother now so she'll have more time to play with you." Bonnie stopped mid-bit thinking if this was good or not. Her Daddy always made time for her no matter what. So his taking over Mommy's Mill wouldn't change that. But on the other hand Mommy now would have lots more time to play with her. Yes Bonnie liked that idea. "That means Mommy you can have tea with me everyday now." Bonnie said as she got her fork full of another bit of cake. "Yes I can." Scarlett said as she finished her piece of cake. Rhett had just set back and watched his wife and daughter. They were both so much alike sometimes it scared him. Now with Scarlett planning to spend more time with Bonnie before to long they would be plotting against him he was sure. Of course it would be his own fault if they did. He had spoiled both of them beyond words. A smile crawled onto his face his dream life with Scarlett was beginning to take shape.