Chapter 4: The Welcome

Ch 4 The welcomed

Elle pov

I was standing at the altar 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 applause 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 stubble 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 shake with anticipation.

I closed my eyes ready to lose 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.

Wedding 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.

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"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!

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"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 passed her she stared at his retreating back surprised.

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

"You are coming or not?"

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-"

"Elle I don't have time!! Just get out and go inside the house!! I will be back in a few hours"

She looked out of the car to see a big house, rather a castle welcoming her.

It had big class windows and everything screamed wealth.

Pulling her long gown out of the car she banged the door close.

Within seconds the car roared to life and as soon as the car moved she felt a pull to her legs.

"Shit!Shit!"

She screamed as she saw the length of her gown still caught in the car door.

Before she could bang on the car to stop a tearing sound was heard and she found her dress getting torn into pieces.

The dress which was longer than the floor length was now not even knee length and she found herself shivering from the cold winds that flew passed her.

His car was gone roaring and she was left behind staring at its retreating back.

"Great! What a start!"

She whispered and decided to follow the stone path to lead towards the entrance.

Majority of the lights were off and she doubted if anyone was inside.

She ringed the bell while shivering with cold ,hoping for the person to open up fast.

But to her dismay even after ringing the bell for 10 minutes, no one answered.

Stomping her foot in frustration she peeked around the windows but they were not in her reach.

The property was spread in nearly 100 acres but not a soul was to be found there.

She pulled out her phone to call to only find that only 1簍tery was remaining.

She decided to call Ashton but her fingers stopped just before pressing the call button.

'He will scold her if she disturbed him....he was already very angry when he left'

Before she could decide the phone switched offending her only hope.

She couldn't go back home .....what will they say.....she came back the day she left .....no.....they will be ashamed.

The cold winter winds were making her lips shiver and she could feel her body going numb.

Placing herself on the staircase near the door she hugged her legs and pressed her chin on her knees.

Rubbing her arms and legs she decided to wait for him.

4 hours later.........

It was 2 o clock

The winds were getting stronger and it looked like a storm was approaching.

Her whole body was trembling now and she could feel her lips sticking together with dryness and cold.

She looked up to see raindrops welcoming her and worsening her present state.

The entrance door had a small roof over it and it was the only shelter she had.

Sliding against the door she tried to fit under the small roof but still, the rebounding raindrops touched her naked legs and made a shiver run down her spine.

"Please......please ....come back fast"

She kept on pleading and she didn't realise when through the raging storm her eyelids were feeling heavy and her eyes closed down.

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"Are you crazy or what!!! What are you doing here!!!"

She heard his angry voice screaming at her as she opened up her eyes to be met with his stormy blue ones

"Huh?....wha...t?"

She asked , still not fully awake from her sleep.

Her back was aching badly and she could not feel her legs or her arms.

"I said what are you doing here!! Why didn't you go inside!"

"I.....keys.......I didn't have the keys.....I ringed....no one opened....."

His eyes went down to look at her state.

Her pink lips were now purplish-blue and she was shivering.

Her white gown was torn leaving her half thighs and legs naked.

The remaining dress on her was all wet and he could see the outline of her white bra underneath.

Thank God no one saw her like this....otherwise, it would have been the big news of the week.

He rang the bell continuously while banging on the door.

Curses left his lips as no one opened

"You could have Fu**** called me!! What if someone saw you like this!! Now even your fuc**** inner wears are visible!"

As soon as she registered his words she pulled down her legs and placed her hands in front of her chest.

Why didn't she realise this earlier!!

Hell, he had seen her and that also like this!

"You....I mean.......my phone was....dead!!"

"Just how stupid can you be a foolish girl?I thought you were ugly earlier....now I think you are even dumb!"

She cringed at his words but it didn't hurt much because she was struggling to remain conscious.

Her eyes were closing down on their own.

He pulled out a spare key from his pocket and twisted the knob.

Entering inside he looked back at her to see that she hadn't moved a muscle

"Hey come inside or do you want to die out there?"

When she didn't reply he got irritated and made his way towards her.

"Have you gone deaf no-"

His words stopped when he saw her head leaning on the railing with eyes closed.

Moving closer to her he shook her but still got no response.

Patting on her cheeks he called her

"Hey, ugly duckling wake up!! Stop this drama!"

When she didn't reply he moved his hand to her forehead to see her burning up with fever.

Curses left his lips as he held her up bridal style and made his way to his room.

It was her first day here and he could already tell that she was going to be a lot of trouble.