His small legs ran at full speed.
Eager to see her smiling face since morning.The big door was pushed open by his small body and he frantically searched for the eyes that resembled his.
There she sat with her back turned towards him,
The windows giving her a full view of the beautiful garden below."Mommy!! I am home!!"
The wheelchair turned around on hearing his little voice.
Before she could use her hands to move her wheelchair towards him.He had already covered the distance between them.
Engulfing her in a hug, he inhaled her blossom fragrance and smiled in her arms.
She kissed his forehead to only have her eyes to drift towards the wound at the corner of his lip.
"Ethan, you are bleeding..oh my god what happened love?"
She asked cupping his face in her hands while assessing the wound with her thumb."Nothing maa just that Charlie again...he said ...he was going to say you are crippled...I
Surprised he looked down to see her still looking down, but the grip on his wrist in contrast to it."Ash....you should find someone else...I don't fit in your life...I...am a handic-""Shhhh"He didn't let her complete.His eyes looking at her with concern."Never Elle...never say that word."She smiled at him, making him lost in confusion."See Ashton.... See this ...all this time you always asked me to be strong..you made me this strong woman today.....all you did...every harsh word you spoke... everything was meant to prepare me for this harsh word.Everything you did...was somewhere for my protection only.You made me survive through this immobility Ashton......when any other man would have left me to my weaknesses...you didn't.Instead, you helped me overcome them.....Now that I have finally managed to understand you...you ask me if I want t
IntroductionThe youngest billionaire in town with looks of Adonis and everything at his feet desired just one thing more in life.His perfect match.He wished for a wife whose beauty would turn heads, a smile which would lighten up his world and figure which would curve perfectly under his fingers. A beauty who spoke with etiquette and made him proud.But he got herA mediocre girl with average looks, fierce personality and no curves.Outspoken and downright rude.She was everything he didn't want his wife to be like.But who could defy when their souls were bound by threads of fate.She was insecureAnd he fueled it furtherShe considered herself inferior to himAnd he used every chance to make it a belief.She had a beautiful delicate golden heartAnd he made sure to taint it black and crush it under his Gucci shoes.She was his not so beautiful wifeAnd he
Elle HamiltonThe youngest of three children in the family, Elle was always the odd one.Her elder brother Thomas was a university topper and now a top neurosurgeon. He got his looks from his mother and with those grey eyes and brown hair, he was a heartbreaker for sure.Her elder sister Rosaline Hamilton was the epitome of female perfection. With blonde hair and grey eyes, she was a top model in New York City. Her commercials going on day and night on the TV and her posters everywhere you go.The youngest one was our dear Elle Hamilton,25 years of age with average looks.Brown hair, brown eyes, and light brown skin unlike the white pale of her siblings and parents.She was not soft-spoken like her sister, instead, you may call her a disrespectful brat if you get to have a bad encounter with her.But still, she was the sweetest of all, her heart was pure and she could do anything
Ashton pov"Son I have arranged everything, you are to marry this girl only..today you can meet her and get to know her"His father said with a finalized declaration."If she doesn't match my standards ...then what? I don't want everyone to laugh at my choice of a wife...I have rejected proposals of the top models of NYC dad!!""I was telling you, not asking you Son. I see my daughter in her and you will make her your wife no matter what!!"I sighed and stormed out of the room.What if she is breathtakingly beautiful..hmm well then I will think about my decision.A few hours later.........I was sitting in the dining area of one of the top diners here and it's been 20 minutes past the meeting time already.I hate people who take others' time for granted and already I could feel burning hate beginning in my heart for her.
Elle povI was standing at the alter, staring at my future husband's shoes when I replied to the priests' question by"I do"Through the veil, I could see his beautiful face stoned with his usual cold expression as he repeats 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 forward and my heart started throbbing in my chest.Oh God ! It 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 how much he despises my face let alone my touch.He hated being forced to do it.I expected him to turn around and leave me here ,to face the embarrassment but he had some other intentions.He places his palms on my
Elle povThey 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 somethi
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.
The party ended and everyone were exchanging their farewells except for one person.Elle stood at her window sill, looking down at the leaving guests.Her fever has returned because of the fatigue but she didn't tell this to anyone.Not even him.She was not the kind of person who will tell you if she is having any problems, she won't pass on her stress to you unless it is very important.Sighing she turned around to rest for the day when her eyes fell on the mirror.She was still wearing the gown,removing it has become a big task.The safety pins have been too nicely pinned and she was not able to remove them without making the pins to poke into her skin.30 minutes, it has been since she returned to her room and still she struggled with the pins.Her arms were aching, working for so long on her back and her neck was already sprained, watching in the mirror.The staff left and so did the guests, there was no on