chapter 3

Hannah was in shock. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. She thought maybe it was a joke, but everything indicated that somehow 5 years did indeed pass. Her new phone, the news, and social media confirmed it. Trying to play it cool, she told Mike she was just nervous about tonight. He told her to hurry up and meet him downstairs for breakfast.

Going through her clothes Hannah was surprised to see some of her older clothes in the back of the closet. They look like they haven't been worn in a while. In there place are nicer pricier clothes, albeit a few sizes larger. She thinks to herself well at least we are making good money. Getting dressed Hannah loved the way her clothes hugged her new curves.

She thought she may have looked older but that she has never looked hotter, and she carried the extra weight well. Curious how much she weighed now she jumped on the scale in the corner of the bathroom. It read 155.3 lbs. While she was a little taken aback, realizing that she was now in overweight territory, she couldn't help but revel in it.

The pencil skirt she put felt a little snug, but really made her ass pop. The blouse was a little tight, but she couldn't stop looking at how big her breast looked in it. She was mesmerized taking in the new her, and could have kept staring at herself if weren't for the growing hunger pains she was feeling. The smell of fresh coffee and breakfast coming from downstairs was enticing.

Making her way down the stairs, Hannah was really taking in her new surroundings. The apartment was large, and all of its furnishing tastefully and cheaply placed. She thought to herself my first "adult" place. The dining room table was full of all of her favorite breakfast items, french toast, waffles, bacon, eggs, yogurt, and various fruits. "Oh my god! Is this all for me?". Hannah asked. "Well of course, but I'd loved to help you. I got up early and got you take out from your favorite brunch place. Plus I got the birthday girl her favorite coffee drink. I made sure to get extra whipped cream for you.", Mike said.

Digging in Hannah was amazed at how much more food she was able to eat now. More shocking was just how much food Mike could eat now. She watched him fill up his plate at least three times eating everything he put on it. "No wonder he's gained so much weight", she thought to herself. At this point she realized that she had eaten her entire second helping and had finished her extra large sugar bomb coffee. "Well that explains my extra weight. At least it looks good on me.", she thought.

Now fully stuffed Hannah got herself up, finished getting ready and started heading out the door before giving Mike a kiss on the forehead. He was still eating another plate when she left. She could see his belly straining against the tight fabric of his shirt. She thought to herself he's really letting himself go. I wonder if her would still love me if I ate like that. She headed out the door to work.

Luckily, Hannah's company hadn't moved buildings, the only thing that had changed was Hannah's office. Now with a corner office, she was thrilled with all of her new perks, including an assistant who was waiting for her with another coffee. "Good morning! Happy Birthday! I have your coffee just the way you like it, and I even got you extra whipped cream. The team got you a cake and would love to take you out for lunch to celebrate.", her assistant told her. Hannah told her that was fine. "By the way, the big boss said he was coming down today to see you. He should be here any second.", the assistant said. "Oh great. Send him in whenever he gets here.", Hannah replied.

Worried that she had no idea why he was here, or even what she had been working on the last five years Hannah immediately started going through her inbox and various work apps to figure out her ongoing projects. Nervous, Hannah quickly chugged her coffee, and noticing a bowl of chocolates on her desk started eating away. It was when her boss arrived that she realized she had eaten nearly the whole bowl.

"Good morning Hannah", her boss greeted. "Good morning sir.", she replied. "Happy Birthday and all, but let's cut to the chase.", he barked at her. Hannah gulped out of fear. "We have all decided it's time you move up to our floor. We want to make you an executive with all the fringe benefits that come with it. That'll mean a 30% pay bump, and a more lucrative vesting plan. In short, if you stay another five years with us, you will be a very rich woman. So what do you say?", he asked.

Considering the freedom this could bring her financially, and that maybe hardest five years went by in a day, she couldn't help but be filled with joy. "Of course. I can't wait to get started. Thank you for this opportunity.", she responded. "Wonderful, for today enjoy your birthday while we get the contracts sorted, and tomorrow meet us upstairs.", he told her before marching out the office.

Realizing that she was still wearing the necklace from before, it struck Hannah. "This is how it all happened.", grabbing a hold of the necklace, she wished to herself, "I wish to be financially free from this place."

Hannah felt liberated. She decided to let go, and enjoy herself. After all, she believed that tomorrow she would be whisked away to the future. So what does it matter if she gorged herself on the cake her coworkers got for her, or that she had a massive burger and fries alongside all the cake. It's not her who will have to work off those calories tomorrow. Hannah found herself full and bloated from the massive meals she's already had today. He stomach felt taut and constricted by her skirt.

Driving back from lunch Hannah was so uncomfortable that she unbuttoned her skirt to free her swollen belly. She looked down and was shocked at how large and round it looked. Her shirt had ridden up and was exposing fleshy flab poking out. She started rubbing her belly and enjoyed the relief this gave her from the discomfort.

The rest of the afternoon at work was mostly uneventful as Hannah mainly stayed at her desk to let her belly breathe. She got a text from Mike around 5 asking if she was on her way. Having no idea where she was supposed to be. She coyly texted back, "And where should I be heading to?"