Chapter 1

*** If you are enjoying this story, check out, Getting Her "Just Desserts", as they are part of this growing universe ***

All throughout college Kelsie Tanner managed to rock out her classes while maintaining a strict workout and dietary schedule. As a result of all her hard efforts, she was both one of the most beautiful and intelligent women to ever grace the halls of NYU. Never in a million years did Kelsie figure that she would ever be working at a bakery especially considering her lofty degrees from NYU's prestigious Arts College.

However, that's before she met Matt Stover at a local Brooklyn socialite party thrown by her friends in celebration of her doctorate's degree in art history.

Matt stood out from the rest of the young men there. His rugged beard and heavily tattooed arms were alluring to Kelsie as she was normally surrounded by less "manly" men. Instantly drawn together from across the room, they drank and ate the evening away telling stories and laughing raucously like two mates that haven't seen each other in years.

Besides being devastatingly handsome, Matt proved quite the rival in his own knowledge of art history. Kelsie also found it a bit intriguing when he revealed his love of the master Ruebens.

Matt was extremely sexy and it was obvious to Kelsie that he liked her, but she didn't quite get "that" vibe from him. Which by the way, she found a god damned shame as she probably would have been his on that first night they met. However, that was not to be the case. Their conversation eventually wound down with Matt giving her his business card, "Just Desserts". He told her, "Stop by whenever you want, for a free treat or even a job, just let me know", he said before winking and heading out for his Uber.

Months passed and Kelsie was regretfully no closer to using her art history degree in the real world than on the day of her graduation. What was she to do? There were bills to pay and with no deferments, she was about to have a massive amounts of student loans breathing down her back as well.

Unemployed and a little depressed, Kelsie turned to ice cream and comfort foods. It wasn't long before her rather thin 5'7, 130lb body softened to up to a slightly chubby 150lbs. With rent and food considerations, Kelsie picked up Matts business card off of kitchen table. She then threw on one of the last skirts that could still button. Button it did but all of Kelsie's new and extra girth showed through, right in the front. So in an attempt to hide her slight muffin top, Kelsie also wore flowing blouse that hid her softening middle.

When she arrived at "Sweet Indulgences" Kelsie felt butterflies in her stomach. Said butterflies were replaced with ravenous hunger as she opened the doors to the sweet smell of baked goods. And there he was, with his muscular and tattooed forearms leaning forward on the counter top. "Welcome to Sweet Indulgences, how may a help you young lady?", said Matt with rehearsed charm.

To Kelsie's utter shock and horror the young hunk didn't even recognize her upon first glance. "Hope you're hungry young lady", beamed the young stud. Grabbing a rather large pastry from behind the glass countertop. Kelsie's face turned a shade red as embarrassingly her belly let out a audible growl.

"Kelsie? Kelsie Connors? Wow, I almost didn't recognize you.", said the ecstatic Matt.

Totally embarrassed and blushing Kelsie replied, "Yeah, its me".

"Oh my God, it must be your hair, you used to be blonde, now you've gone alburn? I like it", said Matt.

"Oh yeah!", agreed Kelsie realizing that she had changed her hair dye recently. "He's just being nice", she thought to herself as she caught a glimpse of her not so fit reflection in the glass showcase.

"You look amazing", he said obviously just being nice, and not trying to hurt her feelings. Then Kelsie noticed something odd. Kelsie like most women know when they're being "checked out". And Matt for some strange reason was checking her out today, and for the first time. She wished he'd looked at her that way months ago at the party in Brooklyn, but Kelsie wasn't about to get passed over by the hot stud, no matter how fat and out of shape she currently felt.

"Yeah, ok", replied Kelsie trying to stand tall and sucking in. She errently assumed Matt was just being nice being nice before. Now she was getting a totally different vibe all together.

Matt made eye contact with her throughout their chatting, but occasionally stole a look downwards, much to Kelsie's pleasure. The more they talked the more she relaxed. It was like they'd never left that Brooklyn loft all those months ago. And to her pleasure, Matt seemed to show a new level of warmness to her that was more intimate. Time went by and before she knew it Matt had offered her employment as the store manager. It obviously wasn't her dream job, but the pay was ridiculously high and beyond her expectations. So how could she say no, especially when her boss was such a hot stud.

"Great", replied Matt to Kelsie's quick acceptance of the position, "But I have one requirement, you must know everything there is about this business, from ordering, to quality control, okay?"

"Sure thing!", said Kelsie with a genuine smile.

"Oh, and stop by this address, before going home", said Matt, handing her a piece of folded paper, loaded with hundred dollar bills on the inside.

"What's this?"

"Think of it as your clothing allowance", all of my employees must wear this matching uniform", said Matt in regards to the outfit which looked like the cross between a French maid's outfit and Betty Crocker's apron. She'd seen one chubby girl wearing such a ridiculous outfit earlier. Kelsie's only relief was that she herself was a lot thinner and such an outfit on her curvy body "might not be such a bad way to get the bosses attention", she thought to herself, before vowing to lose at least 5 lbs over the weekend.

Kelsie did exactly that. She went to the tailors, and then spent the rest of the weekend barely eating and exercising almost every waking hour. When Monday morning arrived, Kelsie was tired but overjoyed to see the scale read back 144lbs.

Kelsie felt, great about herself and was convinced that she could lose those remaining pounds soon enough. However, when she arrived, Matt's first question was, "Hey Kelsie, are you alright. Are you feeling okay?"

"Yeah, I feel great", she lied unconvincingly. Matt just looked at her with a sly grin.

"Okay, okay, I'm a bit tired. I spent the whole weekend on the treadmill.

"Why?", said Matt through a crinkled brow.

"Oh never mind. I just gained a little weight and...."

"Well just relax. I hadn't even noticed. And by the way, you look amazing. Just relax. Okay? Mary's got your uniform. You can change in my office. I promise not to sneak a peek", he chuckled.