Chapter 12

Donnie rang the bell at Francois’ fashion boutique. A thin pretty woman answered and asked if we had an appointment. She led us into a back area and offered us a drink. She told us Francois would be with us in a moment. After only a couple of minutes Francois appeared. He was a handsome French man in his early 30’s. As soon as Donnie saw him he stood up and held out his hand.

‘Francois, how are you? Long time no see.’ Francois stood in silence and didn’t return the handshake. Donnie laughed and when he did it was as if a light went off in Francois’ head and he then recognised Donnie.

‘Dear Lord, I had no idea who you were. Donnie, what happened to you? You’re, you’re, well huge!’ As soon as he had said the words Francois blushed. ‘Forgive me please, that was rude. I was just so shocked.’ ‘It’s ok Francois. I am huge; you are only stating a fact! ‘You look good though, it suits you.’

‘Thanks Francois, that means a lot. Very few people have seen the new me and most haven’t exactly been pleased. Oh, this is Will by the way. He is my partner.’

I held out my hand and Francois shook it. ‘Partner? But I thought you were…’ ‘Well you see, I am full of surprises today aren’t I?’ Donnie said laughing. ‘Yes you are my friend.’

Donnie explained to Francois about his life change and that he needed a suit for his appearance on Oprah and wanted Francois to make him something that didn’t try to hide the fact he was so fat. Francois took it all in and like the professional he was took notes and gave Donnie suggestions.

‘Well I think we should go with something very smart but casual. A dark grey colour to show off our size and rather than button the jacket up you should leave it open and wear braces. That way it will show off that rather large belly of yours.’ As he said it, he blushed again. Both Donnie and I exchanged glances and smiled a wry smile.

‘Well, let us get down to business. Could you take off your jacket and trousers please? You know the drill.’ ‘Yes I do.’

Donnie stood there in his t-shirt and underwear. It was very hard for me not to start to get a little warm under the collar and with what happened next I have to admit I had to excuse myself as I started to bone.

‘Let’s start to measure you.’ Donnie put out his arms and let Francois start with the measurements. The pretty woman, Kate, stood with a pad writing down the measurements. I don’t think she was very happy when she realised that the guy in front of her used to be the pop star she once had dreams about.

‘In seam 28 inches. Collar 21. Waist 48 inches.’ I could tell Francois was starting to get a little hot himself.

‘Could you measure my gut please? That’s one thing we have never done and I am curious.’

‘Oh course, let me see.’ Francois reached around Donnie with his tape measure and as he got to the front Donnie deliberately breathed out and hit him in the face with his fat gut. I let out a snigger and Francois blushed and then laughed too.

‘Well Mr Williams you are a not to shabby 60 inches.’ ’60 inches! You are kidding right?’ Donnie’s eyes nearly popped out of his head.

‘It’s 60 babe, I can see it from here.’ ‘Well you can’t miss it!’ Francois added and then looked sheepish. We all laughed!

I could see that Donnie was starting to get off on the attention and knew that when we got home we would have to go straight to bed, if we got that far that is!

The rest of the fitting went well. Kate was excused and you could cut the atmosphere with a knife. Every time Francois turned away Donnie would either pat my bottom or wink at me. It was so much fun and was lovely to see Donnie’s body getting a positive reaction.

Donnie’s suit would be ready in a week. We both bid Francois farewell and left. Something told me Francois would have to have a little alone time!

We went straight to get something to eat and when Donnie sat down he smiled.

‘What?’ I asked. ‘My arse is hanging off either side of the chair.’ He was like a little kid, I was lovely to see.

Nothing exciting happened while we ate other than a few looks people gave us. I don’t think anyone realised who he was, they were more interested in the fact that this huge man was devouring food like it was going out of style!