Well ya'll asked for it so here it is. I hadn't really planned on continuing this but of course I did. It took me a while to just sit down and do it but once I did I didn't stop for hours. I hope you like it.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything related to GWTW or Scarlett.
"Rhett are you out here?" Rosie hadn't seen her brother in quit some time.
Rhett had forgotten all about Rosie and the party while talking to Scarlett, "Yes Rosie. I'm over here."
Scarlett had also forgotten about the woman she had seen Rhett with earlier. 'Who is she? She couldn't be his date could she? Rhett would go out in public with another woman. We are still married.'
Rhett could see that Scarlett's mind was reeling of thought as to who this woman was. He was somewhat taken by the look of jealousy on her face. "Scarlett this is my sister Rosemary Butler, and Rosie this is Scarlett my wife."
"Your wife?" Rosie was shocked. "But Rhett I thought you said your wife was in Atlanta."
"Well she was the last I had heard. It seems as though we were invited to the same party. We've been a little lacks in our communication as of late, so neither of us knew the other would be here." Rhett knew that his sister knew of Rhett and Scarlett's relationship but decided to play along as if she didn't.
Scarlett was relieved to find that this woman was Rhett's sister, "I guess I've never been too good at writing letters and keeping in touch. Rosemary it is very nice to meet you."
Rosie wasn't sure how she was to treat the woman her brother spoke so low of, "Um… well it's good to meet you too. My brother has told me so much about you."
"Not entirely awful thins I hope. He does have a tendency to exaggerate a bit." Scarlett knew that if Rhett loved his sister as much as she knew he loved his mother she would have to be accepted by Rosie.
'Actually completely awful and if I weren't a lady I would punch you in the face for treating my brother the way you did.' "Oh of course not. Rhett wouldn't be so cruel." Rosie gave Scarlett an uneasy smile.
Scarlett could see winning Rosie over would be harder than she had thought, "I do hope you and I could have tea together sometime Rosemary. There are so many things I want to talk to you about."
"That would be lovely Scarlett." Rosie knew she would probably never have to keep that date. "Rhett don't you think it's getting a little late?"
Rhett hadn't even noticed the time, it was almost midnight. "I suppose you're right Rosie. Why don't you go on back in and I'll be in in a minute?"
When Rosie was out of earshot Scarlett said, "I don't think she liked me very much."
"Why should she?" Rhett hadn't thought about them getting along.
"Rhett she is my sister in law, you'd think we could at least be civil to each other. She acted as if she had no desire to ever again be in the same room with me." Scarlett knew Rhett didn't care about such things but she did.
Rhett knew why his sister had acted that way but didn't let on, "Let's not talk about her. I would like to see you again before I leave. Where are you staying and for how long?"
Scarlett was surprised at Rhett's request, "I'm staying here with Andrew and his family until the end of the week."
"How about lunch tomorrow? We could…" Rhett was cut off by Andrew looking for Scarlett.
"There you are. I was afraid I'd lost you. Have you found someone you know?" Andrew knew Scarlett had been talking to this man for quit some time.
"Yes Andrew I have found someone I know very well." Scarlett was somewhat tickled at Andrew's question.
Andrew wasn't confused by the smile on Scarlett's face. He turned to Rhett, "I don't believe we have met sir."
Rhett was amused at the situation as well. Stifling a laugh he said, "I think we have, but only once Mr. Hamilton. You see I believe you know my sister Rosemary Butler. My name is Rhett Butler."
"Aw yes I remember you know. It's nice to see you again Mr. Butler. If you don't mind my asking though, how do you and Scarlett know each other?" Andrew hadn't put the names together to realize the obvious relation.
Scarlett and Rhett both let out a light chuckle. Scarlett answered Andrew's question, "Andrew Rhett is my husband."
"That's right your last name is Butler isn't it. It had slipped my mind. Scarlett you didn't tell me your husband would be here." Andrew was glad to finally meet the man that had won the heart of such a great woman.
"That's just it Andrew I didn't know he would be here either. Rhett has been in Charleston visiting his mother and sister." Scarlett thought she had told Andrew something like that before.
Andrew felt a little silly for forgetting that, "You know I had forgotten you told me that Scarlett. How long were you planning on staying in town Mr. Butler?"
"Please call me Rhett. I had planned on leaving tomorrow, but now I'm not sure. It's been quite some time since I've been able to talk with my wife." Rhett wanted to stick around and see if Scarlett's earlier word were sincere.
"Please allow me then to invite you to stay here with your wife Rhett." Andrew thought would probably like to spend all their time together.
Rhett hadn't thought of this happening. Of course it would, people would just assume a husband and wife would like to be together. "I don't know Mr. Hamilton. I would hate to impose."
"Call me Andrew and I insist." Andrew saw nothing wrong with his invitation.
"I guess I can't resist such an offer. Please excuse me then I'll need to inform Rosie about my new plans." Rhett didn't want this to happen but so no choice unless he released the truth about their practically nonexistent marriage.
Scarlett had become very quit since Andrew's invitation to Rhett. She was afraid Rhett would think she had something to do with it.
"Scarlett it's rather chilly out here maybe we should go in." Andrew didn't miss the look of fear and love on Scarlett's face as she watched Rhett walk to the house.
Scarlett was snapped out of her thoughts by Andrew's words, "Oh yes let's go in.''
When they reached the house Rhett was informing Rosemary of the new plans. He told her that she was to go back to the hotel in their carriage and have the driver bring his belonging back to the house. He also told her that she was to go ahead and take the train home in the morning without him. Rosie wasn't happy about being ditched by her brother for his awful wife, but she went along with it. Once Rosie left Andrew and Sara announced that they were going to bed and left Scarlett and Rhett alone.
"Rhett before you say anything I want you to know that I had no idea this was going to happen." Scarlett was still so afraid Rhett would blame her.
Rhett knew Scarlett was telling the truth, "I know Scarlett, I believe you. It was only the polite thing for Andrew to do."
"Yes your right." Scarlett was very relieved Rhett wasn't mad.
"Let's just make the best of this shall we?'' Rhett wasn't in a mood to fight.
Scarlett wasn't sure what Rhett was thinking about, but didn't care because he was being nice. "I'm glad you came tonight Rhett."
"Why is that Scarlett?" Rhett wanted to know were Scarlett was going.
"Because it's been such a long time since we have been able to talk. I always enjoyed talking to Rhett and I've missed not having you around." Scarlett hoped Rhett would say something similar in return.
Rhett was skeptical but decided to open up a bit, "I won't lie Scarlett; I've missed you a little too. Life has been a little dull without someone to argue with all the time."
"Rhett." Scarlett knew Rhett was teasing.
"I'm only toying with you my pet. Tell me has anything else interesting happened to you in my absence?" Rhett decided to change the subject.
"Nothing that I haven't already told you Rhett. What about you Rhett what have you been up to?" Scarlett was truly curious about what Rhett was doing.
Rhett was glad to see Scarlett looked genuinely interested in what he had done, "To tell you the truth Scarlett I haven't really done much. I went straight to Charleston when I left. I have been working with my shipping company more closely and I took a couple of trips with them to England. That's about all I've done."
Scarlett was surprised that Rhett hadn't done more with his time alone, "How is your mother Rhett? She was so nice to me the time I met her."
"Mother is fine. She is always nagging me about staying at home all the time. She asks me about you and why we're not together. I haven't told her anything really. I'm not actually sure what to tell her." Rhett was testing to see what Scarlett thought about him not knowing what to say.
Scarlett was angry at Rhett not telling his mother, making her look guilty. "Why don't you know what to tell her Rhett? Why don't you just tell her the truth? Tell her you left your wife alone in her time of need. Tell her you no longer give a damn what I do. You know what I don't care either. I'm going to bed."
Rhett hadn't realized this would upset Scarlett so much, "Scarlett I didn't intend to upset you. Please calm down."
Scarlett had no desire to calm down, "No Rhett Butler. You haven't told your mother a thing about what happened so I bet she thinks it's all my fault. She probably thinks I kicked you out. How dare you not tell her anything? I bet that's why you sister hates me."
"Scarlett keep your voice down. Do you want everyone to hear you?"
"I don't give a damn who hears me Rhett Butler. Apparently you don't care what your family thinks of me. Why should you care about anyone else?" Scarlett was beyond the point of reasoning.
"Scarlett please just sit down and we can talk." Rhett walked over to her and put his hand on her shoulder but she threw it off.
Before either could say any thing more there was a knock at the door. It was the butler telling Rhett that his things had arrived. Rhett thanked him and asked him to make sure they were taken to his room. While Rhett was talking with the butler Scarlett had taken a seat. She was starting to think that maybe she had over acted a little. Maybe she was being a little too hard on Rhett. 'He had been nothing but nice to me even though I went off on him. He seems to be at least trying and I'm just throwing it all away.' Scarlett decided to change her state of mind.
As the butler left Scarlett apologized to Rhett, "I'm sorry Rhett. I shouldn't have reacted the way I did. I'm sure you have your reasons for what you did. I think maybe we should just go to bed. It's been a long day."
"It's alright Scarlett. Your right I think sleep would benefit us both greatly." Rhett was confused by Scarlett's sudden chance but decided not to question it.
Both Rhett and Scarlett took turns changing in the dressing room. They hadn't yet discussed their sleeping situation. Scarlett sat on the bed waiting when Rhett came out of the dressing room.
"Are there any extra blankets in here Scarlett?" Rhett was planning on making pallet on the floor.
"Not that I know of Rhett. Well there is a throw on that chair over there." Scarlett pointed to a chair by the window.
Rhett was somewhat disappointed that a chair would be his bed tonight, "I suppose it's better than nothing."
"Rhett you don't have to sleep in the chair."
Rhett was taken aback, "Where exactly would you intended for me to sleep then, my pet?"
Scarlett raised an eyebrow knowing Rhett was somewhat teasing her, "Well you know Rhett this is a big bed and we are married. There is no reason why we shouldn't share it."
Rhett was still a little skeptical, "I don't know Scarlett. I'm not sure I trust you."
"Oh come on Rhett. I promise to be good." Scarlett was quietly hoping Rhett would give in.
"Alright fine." So Rhett joined Scarlett in the bed. They each stayed completely on their own side.
"Goodnight Rhett."
"Goodnight Scarlett."