Chapter 2

'When's the baby due Lewis?' one of the guys joked. The rest of the group laughed. 'That's why he won - he's eating for two' Matt added with a smile, jabbing a finger into Lewis's ample gut.

After loosening his belt and leaving his suit jacket unbuttoned, they made their way back to the office with Lewis's gorged belly his prize for having eaten the most pizza.

'No prizes for guessing who ate the most' Sally muttered as the guys made their way back to their desk. 'Lewis used to be toned, now look at the size of his belly - he is getting huge' her neighbour replied. ‘I'm not surprized though. Did you see him with those cakes earlier? He is such a greedy pig' Sally giggled in agreement.

The remainder of Lewis's afternoon had flown by and other than polishing off the left over cakes - it was pretty uneventful.

After work they headed to the pub for the customary Friday night drink. Following a beer, Lewis just couldn't resist a quick trip to the chip shop on his way home. He didn't wait till he got back - he wolfed down a large kebab and chips in the car like it was the first thing that he eaten that day.

Now he sat on the drive of the house looking forward to a night in front of the TV. He was completely stuffed and couldn't wait to get inside and get out of his tight work clothes and into something more comfortable. His trousers felt tight and his shirt was pulled tightly over his round gut. He got out of the car with some difficulty and waddled up to the house.

As he put his key in the door a wonderful smell was awaiting him.

'Lewis is that you? I hope your hungry...'

He followed the delicious smell and made his way into the kitchen. There stood his housemate Jess surrounded by pots and pans.

'Welcome home you!' She said her face lighting up as he walked in the room. 'How was the... conference?' Her eyes immediately drawn to his bulging gut.

Lewis blushed 'it was good thanks' he said surveying the all pans. 'What's all this? Are you expecting visitors?'

'No, I hope you don't mind, but I've made you dinner' she said stirring the thick homemade gravy. 'I missed you being around so I thought I would make you a welcome back meal as a surprise. It's you favourite - roast beef with all the trimmings. I know how you liked the last one I made for you.'

He smiled. He did like it - he liked it a lot. He ate so much last time and was so stuffed that he couldn't move afterwards. But that was on an empty stomach - how much more could he eat tonight? His belly groaned.

Jess sensed the silence and looked deflated 'I'm sorry, I should have text you. Have you already eaten?'

'Kind of' he said rubbing his distended belly 'but it smells so good I am sure I can fit it in.' he said with a smile.

'Excellent' - she replied beaming, 'Well you sit down and I'll bring it over to you. It’s nearly ready.'

He walked over to the table and sat down. The smell of the cooking coupled with his already full belly resulted in him feeling kind of high. Lewis was speechless - she did all this for him?