Imperfection

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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 again and again.

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 ,baby cupcake ,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 are to get ready by 7 ,an after marriage party is being organised ..."

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

"Do you need any help getting ready? If you want I call for our specialist team ?"

"I will 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 lay 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, for the first time felt beautiful wearing it .

My hair were tied in a high bun with my flick laying lightly on my face.
I didn't feel like using a blush as my cheeks were already a bit pinkish ,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 in a black tuxedo and for a second I forgot that I was blankly gawking at him.

"This will not do."

He simply says,a looks of distaste covering his perfect features.

"Huh?"

I ask ,not sure if I heard him right.

He shook his head in a no and looks 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.

Why will he say something like this?

He moved closer to me and I couldn't manage to look into his eyes anymore.
The eyes which displayed how much he hated me.

I felt his fingers run through my hair to stop on my hair clutch , and next I know I felt a tug and my long hair flowed down my back covering the deep back neck of my dress fully.

I looked up surprised at him to only find his eyes fixed on my lips.

Handing me a napkin he speaks in coldness.

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

I follow his instructions and all this time his eyes didn't leave my lips.

Making me even more self conscious.

Next, his fingers move up to play with my fringe.
Rotating it in his fingers.

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

His cold knuckles slide down my burning cheek , making a shiver to runs down my spine .
Making my whole body to quiver under his touch.

I expected him to feel disgusted and that's exactly what he did.
He moved back his hand ,so fast like my touch just burned him.

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

He looked very angry at something ,which I failed to recognise.
I didn't do anything to infuriate him further, hell I even listened to his instructions.

Then why this change in his temperament?

"Do you think you look beautiful today?"

His words were like swords, piercing right through my heart.
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 belligerent 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.

Control Elle!

You can't cry in front of him , you are sensitive but don't let him see it.

You can't be vulnerable in front of him.

"I don't know why dad had to choose a girl like you! I seriously don't know what he saw in an ugly girl such as yourself !"

I can't take it anymore.

Till now everyone has shown me through their behaviour and actions as of how unfit and and stigmatic I was on their name.

However ,he is the first man who had the audacity to say such harsh words straight on my face.
To defile my confidence so boldly.

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

We all are creations of the same creator and he was in no way better.

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

He continues making my anger to reach it's brim.

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

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

As the first tear escapes my eyes, my mind forgot all obedience he wanted me to follow.
I exploded , I have listened to enough of his bullshit already.

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

The words leave my lips before I could stop myself.

I was right though, I have nothing to be afraid of.
He can be domineering and controlling.
Still bearable but I will never stand with what is wrong.

And he was wrong.

"What did you just say?"

He says in a low deadly voice, coming closer to me like a hunter approaches its prey.

My legs move back automatically as I continue to stare at him.

"I asked what you said, Elle!"

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

He was trying to calm himself.I fucked up his nerves.

Good.

He deserves it.
I saw him clenching and un clenching his fists before he takes a deep breath and continues.

"Come let's go."

He said in defeat ,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 footsteps stop to look back at me.
I refused to acknowledge him by staring at the ceiling.

"Elle! I said come!"

When I again refused , the wild fire in his eyes got intensified. The beast in him woke up and he made his way towards me.

I turned my back on him, holding the wardrobe handle tightly behind.

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 and I shrieked in surprise.

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

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 in his arms, screaming to let go ,but he ignores me and leads us towards the main hall.

Were we going to enter like this! Oh no!
What is this man doing!
Has he gone crazy or what?

"If you continue to behave like a spoiled little bitch you are , remember I won't mind teaching you some manners!"

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

"Such beautiful words from your mouth Elle, I swear I will love to shut your trap with a duct tape if you don't stop with this!"

His threat made me go 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 opens in disbelief at his threat and that's when the lights flash in my eyes.

What the fu-

I instantly lock my hands behind his neck and obscured my face in his chest , trying to escape reality.

The keyword bring 'trying'

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

He smiled his perfect smile as he enters with me in his arms bridal style.
Keeping on his fake smiling face he pulls me up a little and whispers in my ear.

"Behave yourself my ugly duckling.I hate it when people disrespect me or anyone related to me. I won't tolerate anyone talking shit about you. "

For the first time, I understood his intentions.
He wanted everyone to respect me and that's why he also wanted me to look beautiful.

But wasn't I good the way I am?
Why to look fake for this fake world?

Our ideologies were very different, our definition of beauty in complete contrast.

Who was wrong or right, a debatable question.

His words were no doubt harsh but his intentions ?
I really don't know myself.

He lacked in communicating his feelings and now I could see them clearly.

I look up at him pulling up my head from his chest and my already betraying heard thudded seeing him smiling down at me.

All my anger vanishes as I fimd myself returning his engaging smile.

Clicking sounds were heard and the audience voiced up in 'awwwwws' and claps.

"Is Mrs Lockwood fine ,Sir? Why are you carrying her?"

Was the first question which came our way to which Ashton politely replied.

"She is not feeling well today but still she insisted to meet you all."

"That's so sweet of you Mrs Lockwood. Thank you!"

The media went crazy pushing others to reach me but then some guys in black appeared and blocked them.

Ashton took me further inside and decided to place me down on a chair at the corner of the hall.
Following him came my mother and father in law with concern evident on their faces.

"Are you fine dear? What happened?"

Henry said .

"I am fine dad...just tired."

I said and Henry placed his hand on my head protectively.

"Elle child just meet a few important guests and then you go and rest...okay dear?"

My mother in law Jane said with worry in her eyes.
They both were so sweet, I wish Ashton had inherited even a bit of these traits in him.

"Okay Mom,don't worry."

With this, they were called by some guests and they excused themselves.

My eyes stop on Ashton who was standing next to me with hands still in his pockets.
He was nodding at some of the guests greeting him.

Soon guests started coming towards us to meet me and I politely introduced myself to them.

After a few hours, I was feeling really tired and I searched for Ashton.
I wanted to go back but I can't leave without informing him.
Who knows, he will even get angry at this.

I was searching for him when a beautiful girl blocked my way .

"Hi.I am Amanda....your husband's ex"

I blankly stared at her as I registered her words.
Did she meant ex-girlfriend?
Still, I shook her hand out of courtesy.

She stopped a waiter and offered me a cup of cocktail which I politely refused as my head was already bursting with pain.

"So...finally I get to meet you, Elle Hamilton..heard a lot about you."

I nervously laugh at this.

"I didn't knew people were talking about me."

I said truly .

"They are not just talking dear,they are comparing. Saying how unfit you are for him."

Here comes what I was waiting for for,just why can't an ex be good for once.

Her eyes scrutinized me from top to bottom as she swirled her drink with the straw.

"Do you know why Ashton rejected me, Elle? Why he ended our 2-years long relationship?"

I moved my head in a no and she moved forward to whisper in my ear.

"He rejected me saying that I was not beautiful enough for him and look what he got married to? An utter piece of shit!"

She gave me a smirk as she pecked my cheek.

My fists were clenched and I was burning with anger.
How dare she!
How can people even say such hurtful words, yes they have lost their manners but haven't they heard about humanity?
At least have them bitches!

Moving my face closer to return her peck, I gave her a reply.

"At least this shit is now his wife and you are just an ex ,Ms Amanda."

Her eyes burn in rage as I smirk at her.
Next, I know a pull was felt on my back and I saw the zip of my dress falling near my foot.

"Best of luck carrying your dress dear!"

She said and moved back from me

"Shit!" "this is double shit"

I cursed as I could already feel the cold air hitting my back.
The zip was waist deep and without it, my whole back will be on display.

Not to forget my undergarments.

That bi**! I will kill her!
But I can't even move without the fear of anyone seeing my back like this.

"Ladies and gentlemen let's begin the evening with a beautiful dance by our newlywed couple! Please welcome Mr and Mrs Lockwood for this romantic performance!"

What?
Who said I was going to dance
And with whom?
Him? No way!

Instead of going forward, I move back to press my back on a pillar.
Looking around to find all eyes fixed on me.

But then the lights were turned off and a spotlight illuminated a circle.... which moving to stop on me.
No...no...please....

So much for not getting attention.

I refused to move and the anchor kept encouraging me to come forward.
This continued till I saw him making his way towards me with a breathtaking smile on his face.

No offering his hand for me to take...no approval...no asking...nothing.
He just placed his hands on my waist and pulled me towards him , making me land on his chest.

"Ashton.....my zi-"

Before I could tell him my worries I found his hand moving back to land on my naked back.

His cold hands made me shiver but a burning fire was being lighted inside me.

The music started playing and my worried eyes land on his cold ones.

"Relax your body"

Were the only words he spoke and I found myself abiding his order.

He turned me around and pressed my back on his chest.
His face gets settled in the crook of my neck , making me feel the tingles of his subtle beard.

His legs guide my legs along as he gracefully followed the music with the perfect steps.

My hands were softly held by his large ones and for a second I forgot all my worries and melted under his touch.

Before I know the music has stopped and applauses echoed in the hall.
The lights were turned on as we stared into each other's eyes.

Not even once he dropped his hand from my back.
I surprisingly felt safe in his arms and somehow I trusted him.

"My...zip...it's broken..."

"I know"

He replied and refused to move away from my back.

He stood there like a wall blocking my back from everyone's view.

"Stay here and don't move from here."

He ordered as he took me to a nearby pillar and pressed my back on it.

I nodded as he left in the crowd looking for someone.

Soon Jane appeared with few safety pins in her hands.

"Come dear... let's fix it in the washroom"
I sighed a breath of relief as she guided me to the washroom.

Before leaving , I could feel a particular someone's gaze on me.

Looking up I found Ashton staring at me and then at everyone around.
Making sure no one was staring.

A smile automatically comes on my lips as I understood his actions.
This was the second time my heart beated loud enough for me to hear it in my ears.

Ashton Lockwood, you are more than what meets the eye.
And I will make sure to unveil the fascades you hide behind.

Your words may be bitter but your actions are damn sweet and I can't help having a sweet tooth, even if I know it's not good for me.


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