Chapter 1

Sora's home was a sanctuary of comfort and indulgence, a place where the scent of freshly baked goods and the hum of a well-loved kitchen filled the air. She had always been a woman of extremes, and her journey to a healthier lifestyle was a testament to her resilience.
Six years ago, she had weighed three hundred and forty-five pounds, but with dedication and hard work, she had trimmed down to a slim one hundred eighty.
Yet, the scales had begun to tip in the wrong direction again, her expanding waistline a silent testament to the indulgent lifestyle provided by her two loving partners, Thad and Love. She had been her own taste tester, living with two people willing to get her whatever she asked for. She had no one else to blame for her current predicament but herself. Her pants, once loose and comfortable, now strained at the seams, a painful reminder of her expanding body.
She bent down to get a new five-gallon water jug, the fabric stretching taut as she lifted it over her shoulder. The sound of ripping fabric echoed through the room, and she cursed under her breath. 'I need to start eating right again,' she muttered, pulling an oversized long-sleeve sweater around her waist to cover the tear. She lugged the jug and some groceries to the checkout, her nose perking at the smell of cinnamon sugar and fried onions. Costco's food court was a temptation she couldn't resist, and she ordered two hot dogs, a slice of pizza, and two churros.
Finally making it home Love kissed her cheek as she came in, taking the jug and a bag or two. 'Did you remember to get everything? You used the list?' she asked. 'I forgot I had that,' Sora replied, 'but I bet I got everything. I'll sit and look through it as I plan the meal.' Thad kissed her lips as she sat down, ‘I was going to ask you if you were hungry, but it seems you already ate.' Sora blushed, realizing the tangy mustard on her tongue. 'Yeah, I haven't eaten since breakfast. I couldn't resist Costco's food court.' Thad smiled, 'That's too bad. I made honey cornbread and chili. With all the extra butter that you love.' Sora bit her lip, knowing she had eaten quite a bit. 'Well, maybe a small bowl?' she asked. 'Coming right up, my love,' Thad replied, 'go ahead and lay down. I know that trip was tiring.' She sat down, feeling the tightness of her pants. Standing back up, she unbuttoned and rubbed the bright red lines. Pulling the pants under her slight belly bulge, she started to go through the food. The client wanted a pan of banana pudding and a cheesy lasagna. She labeled the ingredients in the fridge so they wouldn't get eaten. Beginning to roll a blunt, the scent of chili and cornbread hit her nose. 'Here you go!' Thad handed her a bowl big enough for a giant and half a pan of cornbread. Sora's eyes went wide. 'You had a taste of what I just ate, right?' she asked, lighting the blunt and inhaling deeply. 'Well, I made it, but I haven't eaten yet.' 'Neither have I!' Love shouted, her excitement vibrating off of her. ‘We're sharing.' She patted Sora's belly as she coughed up a lung from the deep inhale. 'ACK! You're supposed to clasp the back not the belly!' Thad and Sora had no control when food was in front of them. If it's there, it must be finished. Sora could only think, 'Momma didn't raise no quitter. The plate needs to be cleared.' Love didn't get much of the food, she didn't care. She loved being squished between the two people she loved who were stuffed and groaning. Stretched out, both pairs of legs in her lap, belly rubs for Sora and Thad. Greedy Sora asked, 'Do we have anything sweet to eat?'