chapter 15

At that moment there was a loud ripping sound. Everyone looked at Miranda. She could feel it but had no idea what was happening. Then she knew. Her girdle was giving up the fight. The material was ripping away from the elastic. In less than a minute all of the belly being held back by her girdle spilled into her midnight blue dress, the elastic band forming a false waist under her breasts. Mark would have stood up to comfort her if he could have. Kate laughed mercilessly as the guests removed themselves from the premises. She continued laughing until she doubled over in pain. "Oh my God what is that?" she asked, gasping. "It feels as if something is gnawing on my insides" Kate cried. "Here, just one bite Kate, it'll help, I swear!" Miranda said gently, holding the fork of cheesecake out to Kate. Kate's eyes were cold, but she couldn't say no. She opened her mouth like a baby bird while Miranda placed the cake on her tongue. Kate moaned as her mouth closed around the creamy dessert. "I'd like some more" Kate pleaded. Her eyes had totally changed. "It's really good isn't it?" asked Miranda. "Like nothing I've ever had before" said Kate.

"Oh my God! You gave me the wine Jess!" screamed Kate.

Jess came out of the kitchen. "You asked me to Ma'am" she replied. "How much did you give me?" Kate cried. "At least three glasses ma'am" she answered. Kate cried as she dug into the cheesecake. She'd be there for a while as there was at least three quarters of the cake left.
Mark got up, having been able to get himself under control again. He came around the table. "C'mon Miranda. I'm going to take you home. Kate's going to be busy for a while and Jess can help her with anything she needs." Miranda gave him her hand and he pulled her to a standing position.
"That's quite a belly you have in the making" he said gently. She teared up. "I think it's beautiful, just like you" Mark said. "Let's get you home. I think we need to get to know each other a little better and this isn't the place" he said as they walked/waddled out of the dining room.
"Is there any more wine? I'm thirsty! Jess" Kate yelled.

Mark and Miranda held each other tightly and laughed.

The End