[Gone with the Wind] Back to the beginning

On this day, as soon as Scarlett walked out of the gate of the timber factory, she saw Rhett waiting for her, and she couldn't help smiling.

Will and Karin are still staying in Atlanta, but since Scarlett wants to personally take over the business of the timber factory, she must make preparations early.Therefore, these days, she spends much more time in the wood factory, and correspondingly reduces her attention to the outside world.But no matter what, the scene of Rhett Butler dressed dignifiedly, staring at passers-by and standing gracefully beside the carriage waiting for her is always pleasing to the eye.Scarlett took his hand into the carriage.

"It's still early, go out for a walk?" Rhett suggested.Scarlett looked up at the sky, and she nodded.Rhett was good at things like having fun, and she didn't have to worry about it.The first few times when he suggested, she would ask a few more questions, but gradually she didn't bother to ask.Rhett either took her to the concert, or accompanied her to pick out clothes and jewelry, or took her for a drive near the grove—in short, he felt at ease when he flattered Scarlett. The year is out of breath.

So, today's itinerary is to go for a drive near the grove?Looking at the direction of the carriage, Scarlett thought casually.Most of her thoughts were on chatting with Rhett, who was indeed well-informed, and some of his experience on business also inspired her a lot.What Scarlett didn't notice was that the way Rhett looked at her today was extremely tender, even the usual ridicule was not too much.The carriage drove smoothly and comfortably on Peachtree Street. There were a lot of old and new houses on both sides of the road, most of which were rebuilt after the war.There are almost no buildings with more than two floors, and it is not very beautiful. Only the lawn and flowers in front of the house show vigorous vitality and the owner's enthusiasm for life.The carriage passed Lyden's house, Rhett stopped the carriage, and he took Scarlett's hand and got out of the carriage.

"How do you feel here?" He asked casually.

Scarlett looked at the land in confusion, and suddenly her heart skipped a beat.This piece of land has not yet recovered from the scars of the war, broken foundations and broken trees, as well as wild flowers and plants.But even if the place had been nothing but deserted, had not a ridiculous upstart mansion of mixed styles had risen here—it was impossible for Scarlett not to recognize it.

She stared blankly at the land.This is the place where she and Rhett lived for several years in the previous life. They had a sweet time here, but there were more quarrels. In the end, Bonnie fell off the horse and died, and Rhett left here forever with a broken heart... This is her A home that has lived in for a long time.

"Scarlett?" Rhett called her in a low voice. "Honey, how are you feeling?" There was a hint of worry in his voice.

"Ah..." Scarlett hesitated for a moment, which made Rhett even more uneasy.He took his sweetheart's face in his hands, Scarlett's green eyes widened, her face seemed to grow paler, and her expression was one of waking worry and sadness.Rhett had to give up all his plans at this moment, and he called tenderly with all his body and mind: "Scarlett? Scarlett! I'm here... look at me, Scarlett."

"Rhett..." Scarlett buried her face in his arms and wrapped her arms around his waist.The man didn't ask anything, just patted her on the back lightly, but his brows tightened even more.Scarlett gathered herself together, got up from his arms, smiled reluctantly and said, "Thank you, Rhett, it looks good here."

But Rhett frowned: "No, Scarlett. I still have several pieces of land to show you—you don't have to make such a hasty decision, my dear." He hesitated for a moment, and decided to tell the truth.Rhett chuckled, "Well, it seems that you have guessed my plan? I am indeed preparing a wedding room—" He stared at Scarlett, his eyes became more serious, "I want you to choose a favorite Yes. You don't have to push yourself, dear. Seriously, I would never want to build a house where my girl would have nightmares."

It took Scarlett a while before she made an unsuccessful joke: "I'm starting to prepare the wedding room now, so confident, Butler?"

Rhett chuckled, stood up and took her into his arms, kissing her hair at the same time.Scarlett snuggled up to him and didn't speak. Rhett said softly, "Slow down, let's move on to the next place? I remember there is another good place north of Atlanta, where..."

"No." But Scarlett rejected him decisively this time. She said, "Just here. Right here." Then she stared at the land with eyes full of nostalgia and memories.The difference is that this time there is no pain in her eyes, but full of calm warmth, just like a happy person looking back on the pain that is no longer important.She lifted her face and kissed Rhett's chin.

"I like it here," she whispered. "I want to make it my home."

Whether she escaped or not, this place once held many memories of her and Ritt.Perhaps most of it was painful, but before Scarlett realized it, a secret but undeniable connection had been established with her here.This is home, her other home, and now she can come back with happiness, just like what she thought when she chased out at that time—back with Rhett's hand.She got the long-awaited happiness, and she was able to come back here again.Only by accepting and carrying the memory can a person move towards the future calmly.And Scarlett can imagine that she and Rhett will create many happy memories here.When she was suddenly brought back to the pain of her previous life, maybe she still felt a little uncomfortable, but it was only at this moment that Scarlett realized that those memories were already very distant and blurred... The clearest thing is always in front of her eyes.Looking at the man beside her, she felt infinite love and happiness in her heart.

Rhett also lowered his head slightly to stare into her green eyes, his back was facing the direction of the sun, so his face was somewhat blurred in the halo.And he was slowly lowering his body in this halo of light—when Scarlett noticed it, he had already knelt down on one knee, covering his heart with one hand, and holding her hand reverently with the other. Fingers, black eyes full of affection, words of love poured out of his mouth.He said: "Dear Miss O'Hara, I beg you to let me be the master of this land with you - I hope you will live here as my wife, and build a new home completely according to your wishes. I I want to create many happy memories with you, and I want to make this place our home with you. Today I invite you to travel, hoping to find a land that carries our future happiness and hope, and we can see it together With the new home taking shape little by little, since it was chosen. Dear Scarlett, please give me this happiness to spend my life with you-I will love you until the day I die."

He was half kneeling on the ground with a solemn and emotional expression.The outline of the face can be seen clearly after getting rid of the halo - the thick black brows, and the always mocking eyes are now full of sincerity.Full forehead and lips, high nose bridge, and tough outline.Rhett Butler, Scarlett felt that she couldn't get enough of him—she caressed this face with her eyes, and felt that she also had endless love to give back to the man in front of her.She took a deep breath, then opened her eyes, and said with a smile: "I'm sorry, but I refuse your marriage proposal, Mr. Butler."

Rhett gasped, swayed as if on the verge of falling, and at once began his indictment: "Oh, dear Miss O'Hara, what a heartless heart you are! To refuse a gentleman who is deeply attached to you— —" His black eyes stared at her, and there was helplessness of "I knew it earlier" and a touch of loss, but the man's facial expression was extremely exaggerated, "What kind of outstanding warrior can impress your coldest heart ! Are you satisfied with seeing me die of grief?"

"Oh, Rhett, that's enough!" Scarlett smiled and shook off his hand, rejecting the other party's heart that she didn't feel so good at first—it hurt the enemy a thousand and herself—after Rhett made such a move Noisy, but much more relaxed.She glanced at the other party: "Are you praising yourself?" An outstanding warrior, thanks to him thinking of it!

"Of course not!" Rhett immediately denied, with an extremely sincere expression, "Dear Scarlett, why would you think so? I was clearly rejected by you just now..." He smiled slyly, "Unless you Only by accepting my marriage proposal once can I become that outstanding warrior. So, how can you accuse me of praising myself? The decision is clearly in your hands!"

"You—" Scarlett was speechless again, she was so annoyed that she went back to the carriage and shouted angrily, "Rhett Butler! I won't even ask you to marry me a hundred more times." Will agree!"

"Ah, okay, okay." Rhett said fondly, "But I'll still beg—" The black sharp eyes glanced at her with an unbearable smile, "Who told me to love you so much? "

"Cheek-skinned!" Scarlett turned her face away and complained, pretending not to feel the burning gaze.However, her voice was obviously much lower, and her face was burning, "You can talk sweetly!"

"I know more than sweet talk." Rhett blinked his eyes solemnly, "I also eat, drink and have fun." His voice suddenly lowered and became extremely coaxing: "You will know when you marry me."

"Rhett Butler!" Scarlett was really angry again, "Bastard, you just decided that I will marry you! Damn me, if I didn't agree, I would agree. You can start watching the wedding in advance." Room? No, Rhett Butler, no way!"

Rhett laughed.He waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Don't be like this, my dear. You know, I've lived in a hotel for long enough." He gave her an ambiguous look, "It's time to have a home."

Scarlett would never admit that her heart was softened by this sentence for a moment, and she put forward her request for the third marriage proposal with a straight face.

"You have to be serious and serious, and you have to be fearful, unconfident, and apprehensive about whether I will agree to your marriage proposal, so that I can possibly agree to your marriage proposal." Scarlett pouted her lips and said, "Don't be so victorious." Holding it!"

Why the hell is it so hard to see him make a fool of himself!

Rhett sighed heavily in regret.

"Well, then." He said finally, with a helpless smile in his eyes, "I will satisfy you."

Scarlett hummed a ditty and turned her head to look at the scenery on the road, smiling like a cat stealing fish.She justifiably asked Rhett to take her home, regardless of how Rhett complained about her callousness along the way.Instead, Scarlett just smiled more cheerfully.

But the captain pretended to complain and coax the little girl to be happy, thinking leisurely in his heart, the wedding room is set, where are you going to go, Scarlett?Next time, what kind of means should I use to make the little girl happy?

What a headache.

Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on his lips.The setting sun drew the shadows of them and the carriage on the ground, and the wind rustled the leaves. Everything was so quiet and beautiful.