A Dire Situation
Summery: Scarletts proposal and Belle's reaction
Disclaimer: Not mine, none of it
On the outside Scarlett appeared calm, but on the inside her mind was reeling. She was considering the option of running for it. But then Tara would come to mind again and she headed forth with more conviction each time. What was the worst that could happen after all? Belle could laugh and refuse to help her. But that's what Rhett did and I'm still standing she reasoned. Yes this was her only option and she was damm well going to take it.
Sophie opened the double doors to a flashy looking parlour, which entirely lacked taste yet as such appealed to Scarlett. Belle was over in one corner looking occupied, but only for a moment for as the doors creaked she looked up.
'Scarlett O'Hara' she thought increduliosly. 'Of all the people in the whole of the world. Now what shall we do about this one?' Belle's quick mind began a seris of evil plots to downgrade Scarlett and make her feel the shame Belle had often felt at the hands of Atlantas Ladies. But as Scarlett stepped defiantly over the threshold, Bell's schemes faltered then simmered away. The look of sheer determination and utter disregard for what was in store Scarlett's face held made Belle respect her in the same way many women secretly respected Belle for running a business and supporting herself when no one else would. Belle could tell no matter which approach she took Scarlett O'Hara would not be humbled today.
Which only caused her to wonder further. Sophie had said she had been through quite an ordeal. She did indeed look terribly thin and awfully pale. But her dress was rich and vibrant looking, despite the mud, dirt and rain it was now soaked in. She was certainly a woman of mystery. But it was intriguing to Belle, and she greatly wished to find out more. For she had heard an awful lot about this woman. Rhett Butler was forever ranting and raving about her in a good way or bad. It really did depend on his mood.
Scarlett inwardly trembled at the emotions playing out on Belle's face. She knew Belle was going to give her a hard time. But quite frankly right now she didn't care. Everyone in the world could laugh at her... as long as she saved Tara from meddling Yankee hands. Scarlett lifted her chin a little higher, and prepared for the attack.
"Mrs Hamilton" drawled Belle deliberately trying to make Scarlett uncomfortable. She wasn't going to be nasty to the child but she wanted to have a little fun. "Please sit" Scarlett moved towards one of the luxurious plush settees and sank into it. "You may leave us Sophie" Scarlett exhaled a long breath of relif she was unaware she had been holding. Thank God she wouldn't have to discuss her desperate measures in front of more people than neccersary.
"Please forgive me for coming in unexpected like this. I must look a sight" Scarlett felt unbearably fidgety but she tried her best to remain calm and still. "Not at all Mrs Hamilton, but may I trouble you with asking the nature of your visit for it certainly is unexpected" Scarlett knew Belle was mocking her, and had she not worked herself into such a desperate state she would have stormed out immediately, but as it is. "Well Miss Watling, this is extremely difficult for me to describe so if you could only bear with me. You see I arrived home to my plantation a while back to find everything gone, the house was still standing but that was it. We had to work to restore everything. But all the money we had spare went to Melly and her baby you see neither of them were well" Scarlett didn't know why she was spouting this story out. She guessed she was hoping for sympathy. But she knew Belle like Melly and that may be her key card. Her story continued for quite some time.. "And so you see now I have to get together $300 to pay the taxes or everything I've worked for will belong to the damm Yankees." Scarlett had growen more and more emotion as her tale went on and Belle was more than a little blowen away. Scarlett had conveniently left out the part involving Rhett.
'If theres one thing I can say for her' thought Belle 'She isn't one of those prissy ladies who would starve rather than steal. She's got a backbone to her and that's something that always demands respect.' But Belle was still curious as to what Scarlett actually wanted. "I sympathise with you, really I do Mrs Hamilton, but I am still unsure what you want me for"
"Oh" Scarlett blushed. All the while trying to justify herself, she had forgotten what she really had to say. "I was hoping you could help me out. I was hoping I could" hmm how do I put this she thought quickly "Hoping I could offer my services to you in exchange for the $300" There I'v said it Scarlett thought. And may God strike me down for sinning for I have to do what can to save Tara. Instead of feeling guilty Scarlett felt strangely liberated for making a decision and going through with it.
Belle didn't know how to process what was just offered. Scarlett Hamilton one of Atlantas 'superior ladies' had just offered to become one of her girls? Belle shot Scarlett a questioning look meaning to see right through her and into what was really happening. The look of fiery determination and resolution gave her the answer. "Well Mrs Hamilton I'm sure we can come to some kind of arrangment"
Scarlett was more than a little relieved "Please Miss Watling, call me Scarlett"
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Summery: Scarletts proposal and Belle's reaction
Disclaimer: Not mine, none of it
On the outside Scarlett appeared calm, but on the inside her mind was reeling. She was considering the option of running for it. But then Tara would come to mind again and she headed forth with more conviction each time. What was the worst that could happen after all? Belle could laugh and refuse to help her. But that's what Rhett did and I'm still standing she reasoned. Yes this was her only option and she was damm well going to take it.
Sophie opened the double doors to a flashy looking parlour, which entirely lacked taste yet as such appealed to Scarlett. Belle was over in one corner looking occupied, but only for a moment for as the doors creaked she looked up.
'Scarlett O'Hara' she thought increduliosly. 'Of all the people in the whole of the world. Now what shall we do about this one?' Belle's quick mind began a seris of evil plots to downgrade Scarlett and make her feel the shame Belle had often felt at the hands of Atlantas Ladies. But as Scarlett stepped defiantly over the threshold, Bell's schemes faltered then simmered away. The look of sheer determination and utter disregard for what was in store Scarlett's face held made Belle respect her in the same way many women secretly respected Belle for running a business and supporting herself when no one else would. Belle could tell no matter which approach she took Scarlett O'Hara would not be humbled today.
Which only caused her to wonder further. Sophie had said she had been through quite an ordeal. She did indeed look terribly thin and awfully pale. But her dress was rich and vibrant looking, despite the mud, dirt and rain it was now soaked in. She was certainly a woman of mystery. But it was intriguing to Belle, and she greatly wished to find out more. For she had heard an awful lot about this woman. Rhett Butler was forever ranting and raving about her in a good way or bad. It really did depend on his mood.
Scarlett inwardly trembled at the emotions playing out on Belle's face. She knew Belle was going to give her a hard time. But quite frankly right now she didn't care. Everyone in the world could laugh at her... as long as she saved Tara from meddling Yankee hands. Scarlett lifted her chin a little higher, and prepared for the attack.
"Mrs Hamilton" drawled Belle deliberately trying to make Scarlett uncomfortable. She wasn't going to be nasty to the child but she wanted to have a little fun. "Please sit" Scarlett moved towards one of the luxurious plush settees and sank into it. "You may leave us Sophie" Scarlett exhaled a long breath of relif she was unaware she had been holding. Thank God she wouldn't have to discuss her desperate measures in front of more people than neccersary.
"Please forgive me for coming in unexpected like this. I must look a sight" Scarlett felt unbearably fidgety but she tried her best to remain calm and still. "Not at all Mrs Hamilton, but may I trouble you with asking the nature of your visit for it certainly is unexpected" Scarlett knew Belle was mocking her, and had she not worked herself into such a desperate state she would have stormed out immediately, but as it is. "Well Miss Watling, this is extremely difficult for me to describe so if you could only bear with me. You see I arrived home to my plantation a while back to find everything gone, the house was still standing but that was it. We had to work to restore everything. But all the money we had spare went to Melly and her baby you see neither of them were well" Scarlett didn't know why she was spouting this story out. She guessed she was hoping for sympathy. But she knew Belle like Melly and that may be her key card. Her story continued for quite some time.. "And so you see now I have to get together $300 to pay the taxes or everything I've worked for will belong to the damm Yankees." Scarlett had growen more and more emotion as her tale went on and Belle was more than a little blowen away. Scarlett had conveniently left out the part involving Rhett.
'If theres one thing I can say for her' thought Belle 'She isn't one of those prissy ladies who would starve rather than steal. She's got a backbone to her and that's something that always demands respect.' But Belle was still curious as to what Scarlett actually wanted. "I sympathise with you, really I do Mrs Hamilton, but I am still unsure what you want me for"
"Oh" Scarlett blushed. All the while trying to justify herself, she had forgotten what she really had to say. "I was hoping you could help me out. I was hoping I could" hmm how do I put this she thought quickly "Hoping I could offer my services to you in exchange for the $300" There I'v said it Scarlett thought. And may God strike me down for sinning for I have to do what can to save Tara. Instead of feeling guilty Scarlett felt strangely liberated for making a decision and going through with it.
Belle didn't know how to process what was just offered. Scarlett Hamilton one of Atlantas 'superior ladies' had just offered to become one of her girls? Belle shot Scarlett a questioning look meaning to see right through her and into what was really happening. The look of fiery determination and resolution gave her the answer. "Well Mrs Hamilton I'm sure we can come to some kind of arrangment"
Scarlett was more than a little relieved "Please Miss Watling, call me Scarlett"
~ Is this where you thought I would take it? Please review you opinions to me I really appreciate it. Thanks so much to those who have already reviewed. You people are wonderful. ~l