His Not So Beautiful Wife (Book 1) novel Chapter 3

Elle pov

I was standing at the alter staring at my future husband's shoes as I replied to priests question by-

"I do"

Through the veil, I could see his beautiful face stoned with his usual cold expression as he said the words

"I do"

"I announce you, husband and wife .....now you may kiss the bride"

I was expecting this as everyone clapped with enthusiasm.

He took one step towards me and my heart started throbbing in my chest.

Oh god, this will be my first kiss.....I don't want him to ruin it......please......

I waited but nothing happened.

I slowly managed to look up at him to see his eyes staring at something behind me and his fists clenching in anger.

Oh, I forgot he despises my face let alone my touch....and he hated being forced to do it.

I expected him to turn around and leave me here to face the embarrassment but he had other intentions.

He enclosed my face in his ice-cold hands and a shiver went down my spine.

His face started moving closer to my face and the sound of applauses ringed in my ears.

I started biting my lip in anxiety and his cold gaze landed on them.

Creases appeared on his forehead and the stone-cold expression got colder if possible.

I stilled seeing his expression and my hands started shaking.

Oh god

Just please get this over with!!

His breath lingered on my ear and my hands landed on his chest to get support.

The hardness of his toned chest worsened my situation and I could feel my cheeks on fire.

His subtle beard sent a tingling sensation through me when his face touched my right cheek.

"Stop shaking like a desperate wh***...it is just a kiss...not like you haven't kissed before"

His words were so raw and rough that it made my legs literally shaking with anticipation.

I closed my eyes ready to loose my first kiss but he did something completely unexpected.

A sudden warmness was felt on my cheek just near my lips and then it was gone as fast as it came.

Clappings were heard and I looked dumbstruck at him.

He looked at the crowd thanking everyone.

That's all?

This simple act of his made me involuntarily attractive towards him.

I mean he had a chance of kissing me but he respected my fears and didn't kiss me.

I found my first belief of him being of loose character shattered then and there.

Even though he was a Casanova but still his morals were not loose.

Weddings celebrations progressed and now it was time for our dance.

But to everyone's surprise, my dear husband was busy on a phone call ignoring the repeated announcements calling for his name.

Rose stood next to me as my eyes searched for him everywhere.

"I guess your dear husband is already avoiding you....no wonder he left you here alone "

"Rose please I am no-"

My talk was interrupted when the host asked me to go and call Ashton for our awaiting dance.

I nodded and went out to look for him.

..............................

"I will not tolerate this kind of negligence from my staff John!! I told you beforehand to physically verify the stock before giving your final confirmation!! Now you are saying the entire shipment was rejected!!

.

.

"No, I need the name of the person who is at fault!! No excuses will do John!! Contact me when you get the name or consider yourself fired!"

She stood behind him debating to interrupt his very important talk or no.

His back looked tense as he ended the call and placed his phone back in his pocket.

He ran his hand through his hair giving them a messy look and loosened the knot of his tie.

As soon as he turned around  his angry stare again met mine and irritating swept through his eyes

"What? Why are you here?"

"Th...ey.....I mean....we.....are to da..nce "

His phone again pinged and he unlocked his phone to open up a new message.

His eyes were fixed on the screen and hers were fixed on his sharp features which were getting illuminated by his phone's light.

"Huh....what?"

He asked looking up at her

"Dance.....we are to dance on stage"

"Just skip this bullshit!! I am going home already!"

As he went passed her she stared at his retreating back surprised.

Wasn't it necessary to attend to all guests, dance and cut the cake?

"You want to come or no?"

He asked making her come out of her thoughts and follow him blindly.

She just bid her adieu to her father and hurried out of the function in-between which was organised for their wedding.

He was waiting for her in his Bugatti engrossed in his phone.

As soon as she closed the door he started the car and she found herself dozing off to sleep listening to his business talks.

"Hey wake up and get out!"

He said shaking her awake as she looked confused.

"Huh?"

"I said get out! I need to go somewhere!"

"But....where shou-"