His Not So Beautiful Wife (Book 1) novel Chapter 4

Elle pov

They say beauty is what lies inside but why does this world always make me feel the opposite.

I mean I don't mind not getting attention from any guy out there but I do mind being called ugly or just simply being an odd one out.

The ugly duckling is what he calls me and every time he uses this world something hits my insides.

I mean don't husbands usually call their wives darling or cupcake or sweetheart or other sugarcoated appealing words like that.

"Ma'am, are you listening?"

The maid said moving her hand in front of my eyes to get my attention

"oh sorry May.....what were you saying?"

"Ma'am Sir said that today you were to get ready by 7....an after marriage party is organised here only..."

"Okay, thanks May...I will be ready..."

"Do you need any help getting ready...should I call for our specialist team ?"

"I manage on my own May ..thanks though"

"You are most welcome Madame...let me know if you need something"

She was gone giving me a smile which I returned ignoring my burning body and throbbing head.

I laid down on the bed staring at the ceiling wondering when this party will get over and I can return to my bed.

A few hours later.....

"Just a second May!! I will be there!"

I screamed from inside the bathroom as I gave my makeup it's final touches.

I was wearing a red dress with quarter sleeves...the stuff was body-hugging and I felt beautiful wearing it for the first time.

My hair was tied in a high bun with my flick laying lightly on my face.

I didn't feel like using blush as my cheeks were already burning with fever.

With one final look, I opened my door to be met with a cold look from my husband.

He was looking perfect and for a second I forgot that I was blankly gawking at him.

"This will not do"

His words surprised me

"Huh?"

He shook his head in a no and looked displeasingly at me.

His words broke me for the first time...I mean I thought I looked beautiful for the first time in my life

He moved closer to me and I couldn't look into his eyes anymore.

The eyes which displayed how much he disliked me.

I felt his fingers on my hair clutch and next I know my long hair flowed down my back covering the deep back neck fully.

I looked up surprised at him but his eyes were fixed on my lips.

Handing me a napkin he spoke

"Dab it on your lips....the lipstick is too dark"

I followed what he said and all this time his eyes didn't leave my lips.

Next, I saw him playing with my fringe rotating it in his fingers.

Surprisingly the rotational swings made it bouncy and he laid it softly on my cheek.

As his cold hand touched my burning cheek a shiver went down my spine and my body shivered under his touch.

I expected him to feel disgusted and that's what exactly he did.

He moved back his hand so fast as my touch burned him.

Placing his hands back in his pant pockets he moved back from me.

He suddenly looked very angry at something which I failed to recognise.

"Do you think you look beautiful today?"

He asked making me instantly look up at him, surprised to hear such a question.

"Ehhh... I don't know....I guess Asht-"

"Shhhhh"

He said showing me his hand and closing his eyes.

He looked madly irritated and I don't know how I played a part in it.

"Don't you dare to say my name!! It's Mr Lockwood to you ...you ugly girl!!"

Him calling me ugly again made tears well up in my eyes.

"I don't know why dad had to tie me to a girl like you!! I don't know what he saw in an ugly girl like you !"

I couldn't take it anymore.

Till now everyone has shown me through their behaviour and actions of how unfit and a disgrace I was.

He is the first man who has the audacity to say such harsh words on my face.

He may be the most beautiful man I have ever seen but no one gave him the right to disgrace others.

"Just how am I going to introduce you to them!! Your hair is all rough and dull and your eyes have dark circles.... couldn't you at least cover them!"

"I hate it when things don't go according to me and you are the biggest example of it!! I hate you ugly duckling!"

He shouted coming near my face glaring at me with those hateful eyes.

As the first tear escaped my eyes my mind forgot all obedience he wanted me to follow

"Just go Fu** yourself Mr Lockwood !! Go grab some whore and present her as your wife !! I am not going anywhere with you!! Fu** you function!! Fu** your guests!! And Fu** YOU!!!"

The words left my mouth before I could stop myself.

I placed my hands on my mouth looking at him in disbelief.

He is going to kill me!!

"What did you just say?"

He said coming closer to me like a hunter approaches its prey.

My legs were moving back and I moved my head in a no

"I asked what you said, Elle!!"

"You heard me already okay!! I am not repeating myself!!"

This time I grabbed my head instead of my mouth.

Why can't I stop already!!

He was trying to calm himself as I saw him clenching and unclenching his hands.

"Come let's go"

He finally said turning around and moving towards the door.

But I refused.

He should learn to respect me and not treat me like this.

On seeing that I didn't follow him his gaze again got fixed on me and I refused to acknowledge him by staring at the ceiling.

"Elle!! I said come!!!"

When I again refused the beast in him again woke up and made his way towards me.

I turned my back on him, held the wardrobe handle and closed my eyes.

Please go....please go.....I don't want to attend this party.....please leave...I kept praying.

Next, I know he pulled me up in his arms bridal style as I shrieked with surprise.

"Ahhh....put me down!! Put me down!!! "

I tightly held the handle to stop him from moving but it just took one pull from him and my grip on the handle dropped.

I was thrashing but he was fast to ignore me and lead us towards the main hall.

Were we going to enter like this!!! Oh no!!!

What is this man doing!!

"You continue to behave like a spoiled little bi** you are and I won't stop teaching you some manners!!"

"Just put me down you ass**** !! How dare you call me a bi*** when you are a Fu**** bastard!!"

"Such beautiful words from your mouth...I would love to shut your trap with duct tape if I have to!!"

His threat made me silent for a second....this man is insane...he can do anything.

"You won't!!"

"Try me my ugly duckling!! The guests won't mind your absence after waiting for so long....getting locked in a bathroom with duct tape on your mouth.... isn't it a dream reception for you?"

I looked in horror at his face while he looked least bothered.

My mouth hung open at his threat and that's when the lights flashed in my eyes.

I instantly held onto his neck tightly and hid my face in his chest escaping from reality.

Loud clappings were heard and to my horror, we had already entered the reception hall.

He smiled his perfect smile as he entered with me in his arms bridal style.

Keeping on his smiling face he pulled me up a little and whispered in my ear.

"Behave yourself my ugly duckling...I hate it when people disrespect me or anyone related to me"