Ink & appetites

Chapter 5

Epilogue:
Six years after embracing a life of indulgence and transformation, Chris and Ana continued to celebrate their love with the same passion and intensity that had defined their relationship from the start. Their wedding anniversary was no exception, marked each year by a grand dinner that inevitably tested the limits of both their appetites and the patience of buffet managers.
On this particular evening, Chris found himself waddling slowly from the restaurant, his body significantly larger and his movements more labored than ever before. Weighing in at 673 pounds, each step was a monumental effort, made even more challenging by the distance Ana had deliberately parked from the buffet—a little tease that she knew would provoke him. Gasping for breath, Chris grumbled about the walk, but Ana’s playful spirit was undeterred. She quipped about needing to drive to the next town for next year's anniversary, as Chris had been turned away at the door of nearly every buffet in their hometown.
Ana's affectionate slap on Chris's wide posterior was a familiar gesture, one that echoed the playful and dominant dynamics of their relationship. She assisted him into their modified van, where the front seat had long been abandoned in favor of the more spacious accommodations of the back. Once settled, Ana handed Chris his oxygen mask, ensuring his comfort as she cranked up the air conditioning.
"Want any dessert?" Ana asked, a twinkle in her eye as she looked back at Chris, who was still catching his breath but already lost in thoughts of sweets.
With a smile, Chris reminisced about the chocolate-covered strawberries Ana had introduced on a significant night years ago. His request sparked a mischievous grin on Ana’s face as she replied, "One chocolate-covered Ana coming right up." Her words were a playful promise of the evening's continuation.
As they drove off into the night, Ana and Chris continued to navigate their extraordinary path together. Bound by love, a penchant for indulgence, and a deep acceptance of each other’s passions, they remained dedicated to a life that was as rich and flavorful as the chocolate-covered treats that symbolized their enduring connection.