The World Is Ugly

Edward had been blind his whole life, but when he turns 18 a new doctor comes to town claiming that with a new surgery he can fix his sight. But he has to wait 5 months until he can undergo the procedure, due to the fact that it hasn't been performed on anyone, and that it is to be done in another country. For the mean time his very rich and busy family hires Bella to guide him. She was once a beautiful young girl, but due to an accident in a factory, her face is scarred. Though Edward is blind, he believes that Bella is beautiful, because of how sweet she is. Soon he falls in love with her, but when he gets the operation, will he still love her even when he sees her appearance for the first time. Or will he prefer his beautiful neighbor Tanya for a wife.

All human, set in modern times, not all the characters are included. Rated M, for possible rape, mature themes and future lemon.

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Chapter: 1

POV: Edward

"Happy birthday Edward," I heard my family exclaim as I woke up. Today I was officially 18 years old and I've been blind ever since. My name was Edward and I lived in Chicago. My father was a very famous lawyer and my mother was part of Chicago's high society. Of course I was very rich, and money was never a problem. But I'm blind, and not even all the money in the world could fix that. I was happy; I had friends, but being blind sometimes made me feel useless. I had finished top in my class and I was very intelligent. But what could I do in the world as a blind man? I played piano as a hobby, but nothing too serious.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE BRO!" I felt Emmet's bone crushing hug. He was my older brother, only by 4 years. He of course isn't blind, but our parents loved as equally.

"Congrats big boy!" I heard Alice's melodic voice as she pulled Emmet away from me. She was pretty much my family's nanny since I remember. Well she was only 26, and had been working with my family since she was 18. Her mother had worked for us before her, until her age had caught up with her causing her to retire. At the moment she was 4 months pregnant, married and absolutely happy.

I wished to be as happy as her one day, instead of moping around my house. Emmet was going to get hitched too soon, in about a month to be exact. Her name was Rosalie, and from my brother's descriptive words, she was smoking hot. I had talked with her, and I could honestly say she was very bright and perfect for my brother. I had also met Alice's husband Jasper, he was a good man. Ever Saturday morning, he and Alice would take me out of the house, and drive me out to the park. And there we would enjoy a nice picnic together. Yes, I did have amazing friends, but why do I feel so alone?

"Thank you, everyone," I told them in the happiest voice I could manage. I felt Alice sit next to me on my bed. I could tell it was her because of her sweet smelling perfume I had become accustomed to.

"Presents or cake?" she asked me excitedly. I smiled at her behavior. Even in my worse moments, I always could feel some sort of happiness when she was with me.

"Presents?" I felt her jump up in excitement as she slipped something's in to my hands. I felt them, they were CD's, 3 to be exact.

"They're those CD's you wanted. The first one is One Republic, the second one is The Beatles, and the third one is that weird band, The Ting Tings," she explained. I smiled and gripped her hand in a friendly way.

"Thank you Alice," I felt her kiss my cheek lightly. She always was like another sister to me, and my mother adored her. But I never had other feelings for her, like in a "couple" way. She would always be family to me.

After a few more gifts, a very delicious cake and Emmet's classic jokes, my family decided it was time for me to get ready for tonight's party. I was 18, and my parents were anticipating me to announce the name of my girlfriend. They made me feel so old fashioned, what sane woman would want to be with a blind man? Be with a man who could never see her outer beauty, every freckle or birthmark on her body, or see her give birth. I would never be able to describe her with more than common words, what would I describe? Would it be the sound of her voice, the shape of her face, the feeling of her hair? No, I wasn't enough for any woman. I guess some of us were meant to find our other halves, while others like me would live a life being just a half. Yes, I was definitely better off being a half.

Alice had tried to convince me many times before, that any girl was lucky to be with me. That I was smart, charming, handsome, but I just needed to be more positive. Instead, like she could call it a "party pooper". But I was a blind man, always have been, always will be.

Soon the party had begun, and I with my famous fake smile, greeted my guest. The party was in a luxury hotel and many people were invited. The guests were mostly female, thanks to my parents. I tried to be in my best behavior as many women flirted like mad with me. But what was the use, they only wanted to be with me for my money.

POV: Bella

"Shouldn't you be at work?" I asked Alice as she walked inside of our apartment. She sat on the couch and lay on her back.

"Nope, they gave me the day off. Edward is having a party, and the baby is making me so sleepy," she answered yawning.

"I haven't found a new job yet," I told her sadly. She looked up at me frustrated.

"Bella, you don't have to get a job-"

"Alice, please understand I can take care of myself. And you have a baby on the way, you can't help me forever," I interrupted her before she could start lecturing me.

"Bella, it's just hard right now to get a job," she said sitting up and sitting next to me.

"You mean for someone like me, someone ugly," I said trying to fight back tears.

"Bella, a few scars don't turn you in to some kind of monster, but I'll be honest, most people are very cruel, all they will see are scars," she told me as her soft fingers softly touched my longest scar. All my scars covered the left side of my face, from my forehead to my chin. I wasn't always like this, ever since that horrible day in the factory, with that horrible man. Everyone still believes it was an accident, except only Alice and I know what really happened.

"Bella, I promise there are more people like me that see beyond what you look like," she said, hugging me tightly.

"I can put a good word in for you with The Mason's," Alice offered smiling sadly. I only nodded my head. Alice and her husband Jasper had always helped me. Ever since my parents kicked me out of my house. I was around 13 when that happened, and it was when I looked for my first job. Alice found me about a few months later, when I was living in the streets and begging for money. She took me in to her home, and helped me. One of my first jobs was in the factory, which I still regret to this moment. It made Alice feel dreadful, she had gotten me that job thinking I would be safe. But that didn't matter anymore; it could've happen to anyone. After the accident, my face had scarred horribly; I didn't have money for corrective surgery so I was stuck like this. Missing the soft feel of my old face, my outer beauty had been taken away from me. 

Jasper, Alice's husband was close to being a doctor soon. You'd think he was wealthy, but he wasn't. He was a very smart man, and had an amazing scholarship under his belt. Even though Alice and Jasper weren't wealthy, they were happy just being together. Alice did make a good amount of money, but most of it went to her sick mother or for the baby. I had promised myself to payback every penny she had lent me, no matter what.

POV: Alice

"How do you feel sweetie?" Jasper asked me as I got in to bed.

"I'm fine, just worried about Bella," I answered lying on his chest. My stomach hadn't grown too much yet, but I did have a slight bump. I was just glad it didn't stop me from cuddling with Jasper.

"She'll be okay Alice, I was talking with many surgeons and I know I can convince one of them to perform the surgery on her pro bono. One day soon, everything will be okay. Now don't stress yourself, you're carrying something very precious inside of you," he told me nuzzling his face in my hair. He always knew how to calm me down.

"How are the Masen's doing?" he asked trying to change the subject. I yawned softly before answering him.

"They're fine as always, Edward loved his gift," he kissed the top of my head and smiled.

"That's nice to hear, and it would be even better if you could convince Bella to join us on our Saturday picnics," he told me. We had talked about this time over time, but Bella never wanted to go with us. We talked about other random topics until I couldn't keep my eyes open, and I fell asleep in the arms of the man I love.

-Next Day; Masen House-

"Alice, may I have a word with you?" I heard Mrs. Masen call me from outside of Edward's room. I had been folding his clothes, as he took a shower. I quickly made my way outside to see her.

"What's wrong?" I asked slightly panicked. She laughed softly at my reaction as she led me towards one of the living rooms on the second floor. She patted the seat next to her on one of the sofa's.

"Calm down dear, this is good news," she assured me patting my lap softly.

"Last night at Edward's birthday party a very famous doctor and his wife came all the way from England just to see Edward," she explained in a joyful voice.

"Why?" I asked her slightly confused.

"Well Doctor Cullen has been looking for a patient for a new eye surgery, and he heard about Edward through mutual friends, and he thinks he's perfect. He'd be the first person to have this surgery performed, and I needed-" I cut her off before she could finish.

"Me to go with him!"

She laughed at me while nodding her head happily.

"But since you're pregnant, and this will take a few months in England, I wouldn't mind if you took your husband along, and maybe find someone to accompany Edward when you're not feeling well, she'll also receive a salary similar to yours," she explained.

"Yes, I know someone perfect for the job. Her name is Bella, she's around his age and I've known her for a long time. She's a very sweet and smart girl, she'd be perfect," I told her enthusiastically.

"Well we all trust your instinct Alice, he'll be leaving the day after tomorrow in our private jet, so please come to the house around 5 am," she told me as she left the living room.

"You can count on me, Edward is in safe hands," I yelled as she was out of my sight.

I skipped happily back to Edward's room. He was currently sitting on the edge of his bed in his robe trying to brush his hair.

"Edward, asking for help doesn't make you weak," I said as I took the brush out of his hands. His green eyes were open and starring foreword as he frowned.

"Alice, I'm 18, you can't keep doing this. I'm a man," he snapped at me.

"Stop being so grumpy Edward, I like helping you. Lots of guys are totally jealous you have a beautiful pixy like girl brushing your hair," I joked. He smiled chuckling softly.

"So did my mother tell you the good news?" he asked, his voice was full of hope.

"Yes, and I gladly accepted," I answered as I handed him his dark Rayban sunglasses.

"You don't have to Alice; it's going to take a few months. And I don't want anything to happen to your baby," he said placing a hand on my shoulder. I placed my hand over his.

"It's no problem, plus I've always wanted to go to England, and Jasper will go with us plus someone that will help me. Her name is Bella," I explained. His face turned towards mine completely confused.

"Now Edward trust me, you will adore her. She's just slightly clumsy-"

"You're sticking me with a danger magnet?" he interrupted me with his sarcastic remark. I smacked his shoulder softly.

"Just listen, remember the time I told you about the beautiful girl that lives with me?" I asked him. He only nodded his head waiting for me to continue.

"Well that's her, so stop your bellyaching, I know you two will have lots of fun," I ruffled his hair playfully.

"Fine then, you can call her while I get changed," he said standing up. He slowly made his way to his walk in closet. I quickly dived towards the phone on his bed and dialed Bella's cell phone number.

"Hello."

"BELLA I GOT YOU A JOB!"