[Gone with the Wind] Back to the beginning

The decision to give up seems to come suddenly, but many things have actually been foreshadowed long ago.

After making that extremely difficult decision, Scarlett was not without sadness.However, at the same time, she gained a long-lost relaxation.When she was trapped in the relationship that traveled through time and space, she was both firm and confused. Now that everything has been settled and completely let go, Scarlett suddenly feels like she has found her true self.

Yes, that's her, Scarlett O'Hara.The girl with beautiful bright eyes has a slender figure, light steps, and a touching dimple when she smiles.She can be sweet, but as long as you have seen her confident and strong side, that sweetness seems to be a disguise.This unique temperament of wandering between the old and the new south gave her an inexplicable sense of beauty, which is unforgettable at first sight.Scarlett has always been the most eye-catching and dazzling girl in the crowd.

The love that has been given up will still cause a dull pain in her heart from time to time-but apart from the dull pain, Scarlett stretches herself and opens her heart with ease.She looks more beautiful and confident than ever.In the last few days at Tara, Scarlett went from being deliberately lively at the beginning to being really happy later.Ellen wanted her to stay for a while, and at the same time left Tommy without a trace, and Scarlett acquiesced.A few days later, she accepted Tommy's horse racing proposal on that moonlit night, and they galloped and laughed happily under the May sun in the gorgeous mountain scenery.Scarlett hadn't decided whether to accept Tommy's increasingly explicit advances, but Ellen changed her previous tense state.Her attitude towards Tommy had changed noticeably.

Therefore, after returning to Atlanta together, the interaction between Scarlett and Tommy was beyond everyone's attention—it was not impossible to see Tommy's obvious affection for Scarlett before, but Scarlett's refusal attitude was there. .Now are sparks sparked at a wedding?Scarlett didn't bother to care about people's gossip. She was even prepared to face people's gossip when she was with—with Rhett. A gentle and handsome young gentleman like Tommy was at most a few jokes , how could it be possible to say something serious?So Scarlett dealt with the gossip coldly, but her unabashed continuation of Tommy's acknowledgment of it had given the women of Atlanta a good stir.

After all, wasn't it the playboy Butler who flirted with Scarlett before?There are times when he misses?

Rhett was indeed upset - he could feel that Scarlett was consciously ignoring him.

The captain was actually a bit caught off guard. He remembered the last time they met, on the horseback on that moonlit night, the atmosphere between the two of them was still very good—it would not be an exaggeration to say that it was very good.The heart is swaying, and the mind is intoxicated.Therefore, Rhett was really a little confused about Scarlett's sudden, so to speak, abruptly reversed attitude.He believed that the person Scarlett loved was him, just as he believed——Scarlett had made up her mind completely this time.He felt that he had lost something very important.

Scarlett was not alone in feeling that her heart was suddenly empty.But the difference is that Scarlett took the initiative to dig it out, and she had the warm support from her family and friends, while Rhett was caught off guard—he lost what he had always had.This gap is not easy to overcome, of course Rhett is no exception.

But Rhett is not a person without manners, he can't bear to ask why he panicked and looked stupid like a kid.Scarlett was increasing her personal sexual intercourse with Tommy Wellborn, a handsome big boy for whom she hadn't a crush--but so what?From the study of Twelve Oaks to the ball in Atlanta, and then to the silent village of La Freddy amidst the flames of war, he and Scarlett fall for each other bit by bit, the mutual affection can be seen by the blind.Rhett, he has always been confident and capable in his relationship. He is definitely not prepared to lose Scarlett, the girl he has loved sincerity, but at this moment he just made a very wrong decision ——

Once again, Rhett Butler disappeared without warning for two months, then returned as if nothing had happened.

In fact, it is a bit too much to say that there is no warning, and it is true for most people, but Rhett said it at Aunt Pitt's house before the trip.At that time, Scarlett raised her eyebrows a little and didn't ask much.So Rhett's words stopped at "Going to New York, the return date is undecided", without any more explanations.

Of course, Scarlett could see that Rhett was a little upset—in fact, his trip this time might be the result of his upset, and he hoped to stay away and calm down.However, despite the disappointment of hearing about this decision at the beginning, Scarlett felt that she didn't care anymore when Rhett came back calmly and gracefully after two months.

I really don't care anymore, since some things are destined not to belong to you.

She piled up the account books that had been sorted out, looked up and saw Tommy waiting for her by the window, and couldn't help but smile.Then I saw the other party's golden hair shining in the sunlight coming through the window, walking towards her.

Actually, that's good too, really good.

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At the wedding of Sue Allen Frank and Karin Weir, Scarlett and Tommy were obviously not the only ones who got it right—at least in the eyes of Atlanta people, they were already a beautiful couple, and the one who made it was Fanny The couple Elsing and Tony Fontaine.

Destiny is really wonderful—thought Scarlett calmly after receiving their wedding invitation.Because she killed Tommy Wellburn in her previous life, she took good care of him in the hospital bed in this life, but accidentally caused him to fall in love with her instead of falling in love with Fanny.And Fanny is now married to Tony Fontaine—a young man who was exiled because he killed Jonathan in his previous life, and his life and death are unknown. In this life, Scarlett believes that Fanny will not lose her husband again, which is also true to a certain extent. A kind of compensation.

Ashley and Melanie might be back soon, and Scarlett opened the next letter.Melanie wrote to say that they had put their return on the agenda. She said shyly and proudly that Ashley had started to really work hard for their future, and now he seemed to have found the point of exertion.Returning will be on the agenda soon, as they both miss their true home, Atlanta.Scarlett decided to write a letter to tell them that Fanny and Tony planned to get married in October, maybe they could come back to attend the wedding, it would be the biggest surprise.

The days passed day by day like this, calm as running water, with occasional waves.Scarlett ran the shop with ease, and it was a joy to match wits with the little Johnny Gagler.And Tommy's gentle and considerate but firm and reliable company made her know that there was always someone behind her, and made her walk more steadily and steadily step by step.

But life wasn't without its upheavals—oh, I'm talking about Rhett Butler, not Jonathan.Relax, the shootout is still a few chapters away.

"Good morning, Scarlett." The man in the Panama hat bent slightly before entering the store, and he greeted the hostess sitting behind the counter affectionately.

"Good morning, Rhett." Scarlett replied almost resignedly, rolling the eyes of the dead fish.God knows, how much she wanted Tommy Wellburn to throw this shameless man in front of her out, and then put a "Rhett Butler No Entry" sign on the door!However, if she really did this, she would still damage her reputation if she made a fuss. Besides, she didn't have much resentment towards Rhett after the feeling faded in her heart, so since he wasn't too much, Scarlett didn't want to make a fuss too ugly.

But is it interesting for him to harass her day by day?Scarlett is a villain in her heart.If it wasn't that she and Tommy were not officially a couple, she would definitely let Tommy—no, even without her saying it, Tommy would definitely come to warn the man who harassed his girlfriend, absolutely!But precisely because she and Tommy are not an official couple, Tommy has no position to say anything when Rhett's behavior is not out of line.Thinking of this, Scarlett couldn't help sighing, did she really indulge that guy too much?

The back of Rhett's neck felt cold for no reason.

"Hi, Scarlett." He put on a smile, walked forward pretending to be relaxed, and asked skillfully, "Is there any beautiful cloth today? I want to make some more clothes."

... Scarlett didn't even want to say that he had been using this bloody rotten reason for two whole months, and it was so uninspired!

Every time I pretend to pick and choose, I actually try my best to talk to her, and at the end I just pick one (mostly picky at the beginning) and go back, and after a few days, a brand new beautiful dress It will be sent to Aunt Pete.

Regarding the latter point, Scarlett's mood was not uncomplicated.Rhett's obvious flattery made her a bit difficult to deal with, and Aunt Pete, who loves to open gifts, even when the recipient is away, is the world's number one pig teammate!Therefore, after Aunt Pete unwrapped several presents and Scarlett had to pinch her nose to accept her skirt, Scarlett was forced to speak to Rhett:

"If you want to send skirts in the future, just send them to the store."

At that time, Rhett raised his eyebrows, and immediately said with ecstasy: "Is that so, Scarlett, you finally agreed to accept it? Can't you wait to change it for me to see?"

Scarlett said with a wooden face, "No, I want to reject you in person."

Rhett put his hands together: "Oh dear, you are so heartless."

... Then Rhett really gave her the skirt in person, and then Scarlett really insisted on playing the game of buying fabrics and giving her a dress with Rhett.Regarding the point of selling fabrics, Scarlett had a clear conscience, and the door-to-door business could not be pushed outside, let alone earning Rhett Butler's money, she was justified and at ease!Then it is a great test to reject the skirt every time, especially since Ritter asked to be delivered to the store, she has taken care of the steps of "real delivery", "taking out and displaying", "sweet words" and so on every time. It was testing Scarlett's self-control.And when she thought of where these skirts would go after she refused, whether it was in the trash can or at other girls' place (hehehe, is this really the one that blacked out the captain a long time ago), Scarlett felt uncomfortable.

At times like this, Tommy needs to throw Rhett out, hey!Just thinking about it makes me feel refreshed!

But Tommy... Scarlett frowned and sighed indistinctly.

The present intimacy between her and Tommy Welburn was mostly for Rhett to see.

Scarlett was much more determined to give up Rhett than she was to accept Tommy.But the man she was (and is) deeply in love with has recently come to stalk her. Scarlett has to deal with it, and the inner fluctuations are not small.Therefore, Tommy became a "shield" at this time.

Scarlett is not without guilt for using Tommy as a shield.However, Tommy smiled calmly and said that it would be great if he could help you, besides, I am very happy to be with you.The result is that Scarlett accepts his help and feels even more guilty.It's not that Scarlett hasn't tried hard to accept Tommy—in fact, she's been trying hard, even if she's been upset about Rhett's return lately.However, her feelings for Tommy faltered embarrassingly after an initial upswing.It's not without feeling, but it's not enough, it's far from reaching the level that Scarlett once achieved with Rhett.And with Rhett himself constantly dangling in front of his eyes, this contrast becomes even more stark and unacceptable.

Scarlett didn't think about just going on with Tommy in this way. Engagement, marriage and even children, at least the other party treats her very well and doesn't make her uncomfortable, doesn't it?But Rhett's existence is so obvious that she often hesitates when she makes up her mind, and she can't be willing in the end.Tommy was fine, but... like Ellen said, her daughter deserved the best.Scarlett... knew that Tommy couldn't give her the best love, which was inherently unfair.

That's why they also saw each other (not) at the wedding, Fanny and Tony are now talking about getting married, while Scarlett and Tommy don't even have a formal relationship.Her heart was always protesting, faintly and inconspicuously, but it never stopped.Scarlett smiled wryly. Perhaps, she should spend the rest of her life alone.

Or perhaps, after a few years, she gradually settled down and became the wife of Tommy Welburne.

In any case, Rhett Butler is not in her future.Regarding this point, her heart was clear, and Scarlett never wavered at all, even how he was alive and kicking in front of her now.

If some people miss it, they miss it. They can keep it in their memory and become the best scenery, but they can't pick it up again.Scarlett doesn't want to be caught in the painful entanglement with Rhett again, and they can't convince each other. Even if there is a faint hope that Rhett will change his mind in the end, but between them...there is too much.

That in itself is a pain.

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