Chapter 2

The week went by fast and Katiya spent most of it in her room hiding from Luke and his family. She would only leave to use the toilet or get snacks.

She was properly fed with nutritional foods and fruits and a special milkshake every day. They claimed it would help her gain weight and it did. 

She looked different compared to her size a month ago. "The shake did wonders," she muttered, staring at her curvy shape in the mirror. Her collar bones were slightly covered and her hips got fuller and rounder. So were her breasts and it made her self-confidence skyrocket. 

She styled her hair, got dressed for her engagement, and stepped out into the living room. As she got to the stairs, the sound of her heels made everyone turn around and stare at her in awe. They couldn't believe she was the same Katiya they knew. She looked breathtaking.

Their gaze lingered on her body for a few seconds but Luke's eyes remained fixed on her and it made her uncomfortable. She was dressed in an off-the-shoulder bodycon gown and it hugged her skin perfectly accompanied by some beautiful pieces of jewelry to match. 

She smiled at the family and they went into the car and headed for one of the Niel family's hotels where the engagement will take place. Throughout the journey, Katiya could feel Luke's gaze all over her body through the side mirror but he never said a word or made any advancement and she found it unusual but good. 

They arrived at the hotel after an hour and Katiya walked beside Alexia since she was the mother figure. They arrived at the hall and Alexia and Katiya greeted everyone and were introduced to the guests. 

"Mr. and Mrs. Niel," Alexia greeted in a polite manner accompanied by a decent hug, "It's such an honor to be accepted into your family," Alexia added with a smile and Katiya greeted them with a smile but Mrs. Niel pulled her in for a hug. 

"Such a beautiful lady. You'd definitely give me beautiful grandchildren," she said jokingly and everyone burst into laughter. 

The engagement ceremony was a success and she was officially the fiancee of Cole Niel. Although Cole hadn't spoken to her yet, she could sense his gaze on her body every now and then so she avoided him altogether. She didn't want to get married because she wanted it, but because of the love she had for her father.

Alexia walked over to Katiya, who stood alone smiling at the guests and handed her a glass, "Here dear, you haven't taken anything since we arrived. Drink this." 

Katiya collected the glass cup from her with a smile and sipped it little by little. She learned a few lady etiquette rules in the past so she didn't disgrace herself in public. 

As the night wore on, the party began to escalate in intensity. The once-tame atmosphere was now filled with the sounds of laughter and chatter, and the air was thick with the scent of alcohol. Katiya had been enjoying herself at the party and had been sipping on her drink all night long. However, she began to feel the effects of the alcohol as the night progressed.

Katiya's head was spinning, and she was having trouble keeping her balance. She tried to steady herself by holding onto a nearby table, but her vision was now blurry and her movements were uncoordinated. 

"Mother, I think I need to get some rest. The drink you gave me had alcohol," Katiya whispered into Alexia 's ears and Alexia nodded giving her permission to leave. 

Katiya walked over to the elevator sluggishly and pressed the button for the fourth floor but before the elevator door closed, a young man stepped inside, his perfume filling the whole atmosphere.

Katiya recognized the perfume and her eyes shot open. It was Luke's signature scent. She opened her eyes to see the man in front of her but it was all blurry. In a split second, she was pulled into his embrace and landed on his chest with a soft thud, the stench of alcohol filled her nostrils and he knew drunk Luke would be hard to get off her trail. 

"Luke, let me go. You can't do this to me!" She ordered but her voice came out weak due to the alcohol. She struggled to break free from his clutch but due to the alcohol in her system, she couldn't even throw a punch. All her efforts to break free only increased his desire to have her as his member got harder and pressed on her. His self-control dropped with every passing minute.

"Do you know how sexy you look in this dress, Katiya?" He slurred his eyes and hands staring at her beautiful curves. "I can't wait to rip this dress off you and make you scream my name from these beautiful lips," he said as he traced her lips with his fingers and licked them before planting little kisses on her neck. 

"So pretty," he moaned as he inhaled her scent and traced his tongue on her skin and she writhed in disgust. "Ding," the elevator door rang, she managed to send a kick into his lower abdomen and dashed out of the elevator when she was presented with an opportunity. 

With a spinning head, she ran for as long as her legs could take her till she bumped into a sturdy frame and stumbled back. "Ouch," she hissed as she rubbed her head from the painful impact. 

The man she bumped into didn't even flinch or act like he felt something hit him and just remained glued to the spot. 

"Katiya!!!" Luke shouted and walked up to her angrily. Noticing his nearing footsteps, she quickly hid behind the man she bumped into and whispered to him, "Please, save me. Don't let him take me. Help me, please." Those were the last words she said before she vomited on his suit and fainted on his chest. 

The man was stunned. How could she ask for help and faint afterward? He shook her but she was gone. 

"Hey!" Luke shouted at the man dressed in a well-tailored black suit, his aura cold and unapproachable. "Give her to me. I'll take her back," he said in a convincing tone.

The man sighed and loosened his tie before replying, "And why would I give her to you?"

"She's mine. I'll take her back downstairs to her family. You don't have to worry about that," Luke replied, sweating in pain from the discomfort in his pants. 

"Yours?" He scoffed, "Katiya is mine. If she goes anywhere, it's with me. Now leave while I'm being nice," he ordered but Luke was adamant. He was bent on taking Katiya away from the man whose face he didn't see. 

The man carried Katiya in his arms, bridal style, and walked slowly to his room at the end of the hall. Enraged, Luke pulled his hands into a fist and wanted to hit the man but he was stopped midway by some men in dark clothing. 

He tried fighting them but he was beaten into a pulp then he retreated and then stormed into the event hall where the families gathered with bloody and swollen faces. 

"Katiya has absconded with her lover!!!" He shouted, panting and the whole room turned around to look at him in shock.