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Part One: Gertrude becomes Sapphire
It was a grand day in the small farming community of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. A big celebration was taking place at the local V.F.W. hall for Gertrude Hollis the darling daughter of Twin Lakes High School. The former cheerleader and prom queen had just reached celebrity status by being hired as a fashion model for a major New York modeling agency. The 18-year-old Gertrude had a thick, flowing golden blond mane that complimented her exquisite beauteous face. As for her figure, at 110 lbs Gertrude's body was slim and shapely. Voted Miss Popular by her senior class Gertrude, known as Trudy by her friends had a real down to earth personality and a kind heart. Trudy had friends in every social circle and always had enough time to lend a hand, or listen to a problem.
Sitting at the main table with Trudy were her closest friends. Sharon Waverly, a very pretty young maiden with soft brown eyes and shoulder length brown hair. A chubby girl at 165 lbs, Sharon was of good nature and fun to be around. Sitting next to Sharon was the ultra preppy Cheri Taylor. An attractive young lady with short black hair cut in her own unique style. A slim, almost skinny gal, Cheri was a member of the more popular clique and rather superficial. Sitting between Trudy and Sharon was Troy Garrick. Troy was Trudy's boyfriend, a good looking enough young man who was a true dye in the wool party hound. Next to Cheri was Diana Layton. Diana was a bit on the conceited side, and very into her looks. A slender chick with long brownish-blond hair and beautiful face, Diana still had a hard time accepting the fact that Trudy beat her out as prom queen.
Walking into the hall was Jay Colby. Jay was a tall handsome young man of 22 and a master of many trades. A good friend of Trudy's who often went camping with Trudy and her family. Many a campfire was spent with Trudy and Jay whiling away the hours as they conversed over variety topics. The minute Trudy spotted Jay she got up and made her way through the crowd to greet him. Trudy threw her arms around Jay as he was helping himself to a cup of coffee. Standing on her toe's, Trudy reached up and gently kissed Jay on his cheek, "I'm so happy you made it!"
Jay smiled, "Ready for the paparazzo?"
Trudy blushed, "Ready as I'll ever be."
Taking hold of Jay's mammoth size hand, Trudy led him to the large banquet table over flowing with pizza and other party food. Helping herself to a slice of pizza, Trudy encouraged Jay to have a slice as well. Jay laughed, "Let me finish my coffee first."
Trudy smiled as she nibbled, "I better get my fill of pizza now. Once I'm in New York the pizza's will be few and far between."
Jay took a step back and gazed upon Trudy's slender form, "Like you really need to watch your weight. You look fabulous!"
Trudy drew her body close to Jay and whispered, "Our secret, okay ?" Jay nodded his reply, and Trudy continued, "Actually I put the weight on kind of easy."
Before Jay could comment, Trudy was snatched away by Cheri and a few other friends for photographs. The rest of the evening Jay mainly hung around Sharon, as Trudy socialized with her various other friends. All had a good time, and as the party was coming to a close, Jay had a quick chance to chat with Trudy. "How about you and me sneaking out tomorrow night for a bite to eat?"
Trudy placed her hands on Jay's shoulders, "Oh I would love to, but tomorrow's my last night in town and I've already made plans with Troy and the girls."
Jay shrugged it off, "Okay. How about a rain check whenever you stop back for a visit?"
Smiling, Trudy replied, "Yeah, I'd like that."
Jay brought Trudy's svelte body next to his, and tightly hugged her, "Are you sure? Maybe when you’re a big fashion model you'll forget us."
Trudy shook her head, "I'll never be to big for you." Jay kissed Trudy on the forehead, then sent her off to rejoin her other friends.
Upon arriving in New York City, Trudy was taken by limousine to the modeling agency headquarters. After a short meeting with the Co-director of the agency, Trudy was introduced to Ms. Brites O'Follon. Brites was a beanpole of a woman with short white hair, and dressed in proper fashion. At 45 years of age, Brites easily looked 10 years younger. "Good day Miss Hollis. I've been awarded the role of your manager," Brites told Trudy in a deep Smokey voice.
Within a matter of minutes Brites had Trudy disrobe so she could scrutinize her body. "Your such a pretty young lady, and slim enough." Brites rubbed her chin as she glanced over Trudy's belly, "Your tummy is a bit puffy." Then circling Trudy, Brites added, "Your thighs need some work as well." Pausing in front of Trudy, Brites lit a cigarette and smiled, "Don't worry, I've seen girls with bigger thighs then yours make it in this industry."
Brites then had Trudy step on the scale, "Hmmmm,115 lbs."
Trudy scratched her head, "I guess I over did it these past few days. I put weight on kind of easy, will that be a problem ?"
Brites took a drag from her cigarette, "Not any more. Like all our models I'm putting you on a strict diet, and of course you'll be regularly using the gym. You’re quite an attractive maiden Trudy. With my help you'll do well in the fashion industry."
Brites began to pace the floor, "First thing's first. You’re going to need to lose five pounds. Gertrude is such a dreadful name for a model, and Trudy won't work for you either," Brites stopped in her tracks, and turned to Trudy, "As of today, your Sapphire."
Days turned into weeks as Sapphire prepared for her career as a model. She was put on a rigid workout routine and diet program, losing the five extra pounds she put on. Before she knew it, Sapphire had photo shoot after photo shoot. Her head was in a spin between fashion shows and parties, meeting celebrities and dating rock stars. At times Sapphire needed to come down to earth, and so she'd pick up the phone and call her friends back home. Sharon was true to form the only friend who actually listened to Sapphire's problems and worries. Unlike Cheri and Diana who mainly gossiped and asked if Sapphire could help them break into the modeling biz. Troy as well mainly spoke of himself, about the kegger parties and his wild nights on the town. Jay however was never available to talk with. He was always taking some class at the area community college or working as an EMT though Sharon did keep Sapphire up to date on Jay's many adventures.
Part Two: A Model Life
One afternoon as Sapphire relaxed pool side with a tall glass of ice water after working out, she was approached by her maid who informed her, "Ms. Sapphire you have a visitor may I show her in?"
Sapphire asked who it was, and her maid replied, "A Miss Sharon Waverly from Wisconsin."
Sapphire leaped out of her lawn chair and ran into the house. Running into the living room she discovered Sharon standing by the front door. "My gosh Sharon, what a wonderful surprise!"
The Two friends embraced each other, then sat down as the maid served them soft drinks. "You look fabulous Sharon. How are things ?"
Sharon smiled, "I can't complain."
Sharon wearing a black T-shirt and khaki slacks, rubbed her swollen belly, "I've put on 15 pounds since last I saw ya. But you look beautiful."
Blushing, Sapphire replied with a smile, "Thanks."
Sharon sipped her beverage, "How long has it been buddy?"
Sapphire thought for a minute, "Oh, I think it's been almost a year."
Sharon concurred, "Yeah, right. Your going away party."
Sapphire shook her head, "Time sure does fly," Sapphire asked for an update on current events concerning her friends in Twin Lakes.
Sharon did just that, telling Sapphire all sorts of news and gossip. Afterwards Sharon told Sapphire how happy she was for her that her modeling career was doing so well, and that she made a scrapbook of all the magazine covers she'd been on as well as newspaper articles about her. Sharon then told Sapphire that she couldn't visit any longer then a few days, but was glad she decided to fly out.
Sapphire moved onto the couch Sharon was sitting in. "I don't know how to tell you this Sharon."
Sharon gave Sapphire a funny look, "Tell me what Trudy ?"
Sapphire took Sharon by the hand, "First thing tomorrow I'm flying to London for a fashion show."
Sharon tilted her head, "Oh. I knew I should have phoned first but, I wanted to surprise you. I understand."
Sapphire hugged her friend, "Thank you."
"Hey!" Sapphire cheerfully remarked. "We still have tonight. I can't stay out too late, but I know we'll have a good time."
A soft smile took form on Sharon's pretty face, "I've missed you so much Trudy. A little time is better then no time at all."
After a light dinner at Sapphire's home, the girls started to get dressed for a short visit at a plush New York City nightclub. Standing in her underwear Sharon confided to her best friend, "Look at me I'm getting so fat."
Sapphire stopped for a moment as she was applying her makeup, and turned to Sharon, "You look fine Sweetie."
Sharon sat down on the bed, and looked over her thick thighs, "I keep getting heavier Trudy."
Sapphire walked over to Sharon and gently lifted up her chin, "You never let your size bother you before. What's this all about ?"
Sharon stood up, "I don't really hang out with Diana or Cheri any longer ever since you left town but, whenever I run into them they forever tease me about the weight I've put on."
Sapphire shook her head, "Your one very pretty young lady, don't let Cheri or Diana bring you down. Okay ?" Sapphire continued as she went back to applying her makeup, "Now get ready. We'll have a good time and I know you'll look beautiful."
Sharon leaned on over her friend, "Yeah, but not as beautiful as you."
Sapphire was taken back by Sharon's remark, "What? You look just as attractive as I do."
Sharon disagreed, "No Trudy. That's not true. You've always been the slim popular one, and I'll always be the fat friend."
A single tear rolled down Sharon's cheek as she hugged her friend, "I'm so envious of you. I'm sorry Trudy, but I am."
Sapphire stood up and took Sharon by the shoulders, "I'm sorry you feel so negative about yourself but, did you ever think about going on a diet ?"
Sharon laughed, "Diet's don't work! I know this as a fact because I've tried to diet."
Sapphire rubbed her chin, "Oh yeah? I happen to be on a very successful diet, and matter of fact before I leave tomorrow I'm making a copy of it for you!"
Playfully Sapphire shoved Sharon onto the bed, "Now knock it off! You’re my best friend, I love you very much and we're going out and enjoy ourselves! Got It!"
Sharon's frown turned into a smile, "Yes, but I have one more thing to say to you." Sapphire sternly looked to Sharon who replied with laughter in her voice, "I love you too."
The evening was short but sweet as the girls had a wonderful time together. Sapphire was delighted to be in the company of her best friend, and Sharon as well found much pleasure hanging out with Trudy AKA Sapphire again. They both flirted to their heart's content, and danced with a variety of men. When morning arrived the girls had just enough time to converse over coffee before Sapphire had to leave for London. Sharon asked if there was any chance Trudy could visit her in Wisconsin since it would be another year before she could receive any more vacation time.
Sapphire replied, "Well after London I have a photo shoot in Chicago for Male Magazine, but I'll ask my manager for some time off directly after that. Okay ?"
Sharon smiled, "Yeah, that'll be fabulous!"
The girls conversed a while longer before Sapphire left for London, leaving Sharon behind in New York City. After her photo shoot in the windy city Sapphire was granted permission by Brites to take some R&R back in her hometown. Back in Twin Lakes it was a carnival like atmosphere. The town celebrated Sapphires home coming in high standard, proclaiming it Sapphire/Gertrude Hollis week. They had a big parade for Sapphire, held a beauty contest and had a big picnic in her honor.
Sapphire had little time to spend with her friends though Cheri and Diana clung to her as if she held onto the key of fame and fortune. Even Sharon and Troy had little time with Sapphire, and Jay was completely pushed right out of the picture. Speaking over the phone to Jay as she spent the last night in town at Sharon's place, Sapphire told him, "I'm sorry I didn't really have the chance to spend some quality time with you. I know we spoke a little at the picnic, then the mayor pulled me away to give a motivational speech to the high school graduation class."
Jay laughed, "What I'd tell ya Trudy? Once you'd made it big you'll forget about us."
Jay was only trying to be funny, Sapphire understood that, but didn't want any hurt feelings. "All kidding a side Jay, I promise my next visit in town will be a quiet one between family and friends. Okay ?"
Jay eased her mind, "Sure, don't worry I wasn't offended. I know you have lots of friends and a boyfriend who loves you very much."
After the conversation came to a close, Sharon dressed in her light blue bathrobe approached Sapphire. "Well, I've been waiting all week for you to say something."
Sapphire was puzzled, "About what?"
Sharon opened her robe and showed the results of Sapphire's trendy diet, "I've lost 11 pounds!"
Sapphire hugged her friend, "I'm so happy for you! I knew it would work. Then Sapphire took Sharon by the hand and told her, "I've been on a constant diet for over a year now. Even at the picnic, matter of fact the whole week I've watched what I ate. Since it's my last night in town would you mind it if we pigged out?"
Sharon's mouth dropped in shock, "What? Are you sure?"
Sapphire smiled, "Yeah I'm sure!"
The two friends went into the kitchen, and over a long session of girl talk ate until their hearts content. Two large frozen pizzas, a gallon of ice cream, cookies and biscuits were devoured in a couple of hours. Sharon was pretty full after the first pizza and half gallon of ice cream, however Sapphire kept eating. Sapphire confided in her friend as she stuffed her mouth with pizza as she spoke, "The worst part about being a model is the dieting. The full time work out is tough too but, dieting is the pits." Sapphire picked up a two liter of coke, and after drinking it straight out of the bottle continued as she munched on some cookies, "I mean I dieted when I was a cheerleader, you know. Worked out too, but not to this extreme." Sapphire adjusted her silk panties that had gotten tighter as her belly swelled, "My gosh Sharon, my manager even has my weekly menu planned a month in advance."
Sharon smiled as she watched her friend consume the rest of the ice cream, "Well Trudy, what would you be doing if you didn't leave Twin Lakes? Dating Troy while working at the supermarket. Your better off the way you are now even if you’re on a rigid routine to watch your shape. Matter of fact with no excuse having to be trim to fit into your cheerleader outfit, you'd probably be as chubby as I am by now."
Sapphire smiled, and spoke with her mouth full of ice cream, "Being thin is so overrated."
Part Three: The Return Of Trudy
Once back in New York, Sapphire put the binge behind her and resumed her modeling career and diet. The months went on as Sapphire was the latest buzz in the world of fashion. She was slowly advancing in the modeling industry, finding herself on magazine covers, and cat walks. One morning Brites, as was her routine asked Sapphire to step on the scale. "How did you gain 6 pounds?" Brites asked as she noticed Sapphires belly slightly stretching the fabric of her panties.
Sapphire brushed back her flowing blond mane, "I don't know? I work out every day, and your aware of what I eat."
Brites carefully glanced over Sapphires body and noticed how plump her rear end and thighs looked. "This is not good Sapphire. Fat girls don't bring home million dollar contracts."
Sapphire stepped off the scale and rubbed her puffy tummy," It's not my fault. I do everything I'm supposed to do."
Brites scolded Sapphire, "As of today I'm putting you on a stricter diet and your going to work out 30 minutes longer every day. Understand?" Sapphire shook her head in agreement as Brites continued, "Until you lose the added weight consider yourself unavailable to model!"
Two weeks later Sapphire hadn't lost a single pound, though she was put on a much more excessive diet program and work out schedule. Brites then came up with another solution for Sapphire to lose weight, diet pills. The pills did the trick but, a little too good. Not only did Sapphire lose the six pounds but an additional nine pounds as well. Sapphires career was back on track and she resumed her fast pace lifestyle. Brites kept Sapphire on the diet pills mainly because once she would stop taking them Sapphire would start to put the weight back on.
At first it was one pill a day, though four months later Sapphire was taking as many as five pills a day to keep the pounds from claiming her body. Sapphire continued to receive more modeling jobs then she could ever imagine, would visit one exotic location after another, and dated the kind of men she never thought she would. Sapphire was doing quite well until the diet pills hit her with side affects. First Sapphire had some mild cramps, then her beautiful hair started to become limp and brittle, as her skin became unusually dry and painful. Sapphire started to have problems with her vision, and sometimes would have a hard time staying awake in the middle of the day. One afternoon as Sapphire was working out she fainted right into the arms of her trainer. When she came too, Sapphire discovered she was in the hospital with Brites sitting next to her bed. "You really had us scared young lady, but don't worry you'll be fine."
Sapphire nodded in reply as Brites gently took her by the hand. "Your having a few tests done, and we should have the results in Twenty-four hours." Sapphire smiled and drifted off to sleep.
The next day a Doctor visited Sapphire, and with Brites at her side he told her, "Well, the first plan of action is to get you off those diet pills."
Sapphire was concerned, "But how will I be able to control my weight?"
The Doctor was blunt and to the point, "Ms. Hollis your going to need a new line of work."
As Sapphire and Brites listened, the doctor spoke a bunch of medical mumbo-jumbo double talk about how the diet pills interrupted her body's chemical balance, and that fat cells never actually disappear but only shrink. "So you understand Ms. Hollis, what you actually did by using diet pills was tell your body it was starving. Much of what you eat in the future will be stored as fat. Your metabolism has naturally slowed down, so much in fact, that'll over the next few months your going to gain an incredible amount of weight."
Sapphire looked to Brites who asked the Doctor, "Are you sure?" The Doctor nodded as he replied, "Oh yes I'm sure. Very sure."
Sapphire remained in the hospital for almost two weeks, and once discharged Brites helped her in the various tasks she needed to take care of, before returning to Twin Lakes and resuming her life as Gertrude Hollis. Though Trudy made a lot of money as a model, she had a lot of bills as well. The hospital bills alone put a big dent into her savings.
It was a clear autumn day when Trudy arrived back home in Twin Lakes. Wearing a baggy outfit that hid her soft 139 lbs figure, Trudy was greeted at the train station by Sharon. As they drove off in Sharon's car, Sharon suggested, "Why not move in with me until your back on your feet?"
Trudy smiled, "Well, sure. Why not?"
Making a stop at a fast food restaurant on route to Sharon's modest little home, Sharon brought Trudy up to date on current events as the girls enjoyed a bite to eat. Cheri and Diana were for the most part doing well, though Sharon very rarely socialized with them. Troy quit his petty little job, and was now at school in Washington State. Jay was working out of town as a lumberjack in the Pacific Northwest, and wouldn't be back for at least another year. Trudy kept a sense of humor about her problem and laughed, "Oh great! The two main men in my life won't see me until I'm a blimp!"
Sharon became serious, "There must be something you could do? Can't you diet?"
Trudy made it clear to her friend; "The Doctor told me I shouldn't diet or I'll become even heavier."
Trudy carefully studied Sharon's figure, "Hey! You've lost more weight!"
Sharon smiled, "Oh yeah baby! I'm now 149 pounds as of this morning!"
Biting into her burger, Trudy remarked, "See, I told ya diets work!"
Trudy had a ball rooming with Sharon. They would stay up until all hours watching movies, playing cards and even made a few visits to some of the nightclubs in Chicago. Sharon worked full time as a nurse in Lake Geneva, and insisted that Trudy take it easy for a while before looking for a full time job, which she did. Cheri and Diana hung around Trudy for a while, though as time went on Trudy saw them less often. Trudy couldn't understand why? Matter of fact her other friends confused Trudy as well. Back when she was a cheerleader/prom queen, then later fashion model, she was so popular she had little time for herself. Now she wasn't such a big deal any more, just another citizen, no different from anyone else. Sure Sharon was true blue, but her other friends rarely bothered with her any longer.
Slowly over time Sharon noticed Trudy's increase in size, but kept quiet about it. She saw how Trudy struggled to put her jeans on, and how thick her thighs were getting. Why upset her friend, after all Trudy was well aware she was now heavier then Sharon. Trudy also lived mainly on junk food, and when Sharon advised her that eating healthier might not be such a bad idea, Trudy chuckled, "Why? I'm getting fat any ways."
One morning Trudy decided to go out and do a little shopping since she had out grown her wardrobe was barely fitting into Sharon's hand me down's. Trying on a pair of Sharon's sweat pants, Trudy discovered they were so tight that her love handles spilled over the seams, and drew attention to her protruding belly. Fetching an old flannel shirt, the 168-pound Trudy felt comfortable enough to leave the house. At the mall Trudy stopped for a moment in front of a trendy clothing store catered to slimmer women. As she pondered over the outfits she once wore, Trudy heard a familiar voice say, "You’re not going to find any thing your size in that store Gertrude."
Turning around Trudy discovered Diana behind her with a cheerful smile, and catty attitude. "Why did you call me Gertrude? You've been calling me Trudy ever since junior high."
Diana looked over Trudy's chubby body as she remarked, "Gertrude's a fat girls name, and you’re a fat girl now. Aren't you Gertrude?"
Trudy shook her head, "I'd expect better of you."
Diana continued with the insults, "I expected to be named prom queen. Tell me Gertrude, if you were as fat as you are today, which one of us would have held the honor?"
Trudy became angry, "You would have, okay?"
Diana laughed, "You know it!"
Trudy placed her hands on her hips, "So I'm gaining weight, what's it to you?"
Diana got into Trudy's face, "I was so fed up with your popularity in high school, I'm glad your getting fat. I hope you get even fatter!"
Trudy was puzzled, "Why were you my friend then?"
Diana replied, "Because you were so popular. Figure it out? That made me popular by association. But things would be so reverse now if we were still in school. As if I would even let you hang out with me."
This made it clear to Trudy, "That's why you and Cheri were so rude to Sharon all the while I was in New York."
Diana laughed, "Do we have a winner here or what? Yeah, you’re right! Why would we associate with Sharon? Though it's so cute your even fatter then she is now. Just look at your thighs."
Trudy realized Diana never really was her friend, and in a sarcastic tone of voice told her, "I could stand here and gab with you all day but I have better things to do, so have a nice life and go to hell."
With that Trudy turned around and walked away, though Diana had the last word, "Yeah fatty, well I can't wait to see you next summer when I can at least fit into a bathing suit!"
Arriving back at home Trudy got undressed and stood naked in front of the full length mirror. Rubbing her bulging belly Trudy looked over her sweet face that with exception of becoming somewhat rounder with a slight double chin, hardly changed at all. "I'm not that fat. I think I actually look kind of cute."
Turning sideways Trudy scrutinized the rest of her form as she thought to herself, "Maybe my butt is a little big?" She then took hold of her plump thighs and felt how soft they were, and watched how they jiggled as she shook them. Putting on some control top panties and a bra that barely fit, Trudy walked into her comfort zone, also known as the kitchen. "If I'm going to get fat, I'm going to enjoy myself in the process."
Trudy binged ham, mashed potatoes, pound cake and a gallon of milk. Four hours later as Sharon came home from work she discovered the kitchen a mess, and Trudy asleep on the couch, empty milk carton along side of her.
Sharon smiled, "Some of us really have the life."
The weeks turned into months and a 198-pound Trudy was getting ready for a job interview. After being bored out of her skull, Trudy decided it was about time she found some kind of employment. Trudy looked too marvelous for words with her blond mane now shoulder length, complimenting her chubby, pretty face. Trying on a variety of outfits with Sharon’s help, Trudy settled on wearing a vibrant apple red sweater that emphasized her well endowed bosom and black spandex slacks that showed off her full derriere. The job was modest employment at the Sentry supermarket as check out girl and stock person. Arriving early for the interview, Trudy watched as a young slim, dark haired maiden left the manager's office.
Trudy watched the maiden walk by her, and it was plain as day, she didn't get the job. Trudy was correct, for in the manager's office he told her, "I'm sorry Ms. Hollis the job has just been taken. But we'll keep your application on hand in case there's a future opening."
The manager didn't even bother to look Trudy in the eyes; he just brushed her off like a bad habit. Trudy knew why the other girl was hired instead of her. Trudy didn't say a word to the manager; she just bit her tongue and made tracks to the exit. Though before she was out of the supermarket, Trudy was approached by a chubby young maiden who with a smile in her voice replied, "I know you, your Trudy Hollis."
The young lady was very pretty with long curly brown hair tied in a ponytail, and wire frame glasses that flattered the shape of her face. "You don't remember me, do you?" Trudy smiled and shrugged her shoulders as the young lady told her, "I was much heavier in high school Trudy. Since then I've lost over 50 pounds. I'm Candace Hill."
Trudy scratched her belly, "Your name sounds kind of familiar?"
Candace laughed, "Back in high school most of the popular girls were snobby bitches. You weren't. You treated me very well, and often invited me and my friends to join in on whatever social events that were going on."
Trudy tilted her head, "Wait a minute, and in school didn't you wear thick black frame glasses and read those romance novels in study hall?"
Candace shook her head, "Yeah, that was me." Candace looked over her shoulder, and then back to Trudy, "I guess that stick chick was hired instead of you. My dad owns 25% of the store, I'll talk to him and see if maybe we can find you a position."
Trudy remarked," I really do appreciate your offer to help but, I can't accept it." Candace was confused, "Huh, what? I thought you wanted the job?"
Trudy nodded, "Yeah I wanted the job, I just want to get it on my own." Candace placed her hands on her wide hips, "Trudy the girl beat you out of the job because of what she looks like. I know what it's like to be a plus size girl, okay. Chicks who are slim and considered the norm for physical beauty have an easier time finding employment then us big girls."
Trudy looked Candace over, "Actually you're not all that big."
Candace smiled as she twisted her ponytail, "I'm near 170 lbs now but at one time I was over 225 lbs Candace took Trudy by the hand, "Trust me, heavier girls get the shit end of the stick. So, if that chick can get hired because of her appearance, why can't a friend help land a job for a friend?"
Trudy understood and accepted the offer. A few days later Trudy was hired. However the slim maiden mainly worked the check out counter, while Trudy worked in the stock room, cleaned the store and even had to shovel snow. Trudy would often watch, as guys would stand around flirting with the slim maiden, all the while ignoring her. Trudy finally realized, "Life's not easy being a big beautiful woman."
Working at Sentry's, Trudy would often run into some of her old friends including Cheri and Diana. Though words were never exchanged, eye contact was often made along with insidious smiles of ridicule from her former friends. One afternoon as Trudy was rearranging the can goods, Cheri walked by her. Though Trudy noticed Cheri, sharply dressed in a pink cotton blouse and ankle length gray skirt, she kept her mouth shut and continued to stack the cans of soup. Cheri walked down the aisle a second time all the while gawking over Trudy's queen-sized figure. Since beginning work at the supermarket Trudy's weight had soared to 221 lbs. The black T-shirt Trudy had on was a tight fit, and showed off the love handles that hugged her thick waist. The apron she wore only enhanced the size of her big belly, as her large round butt hung over her huge meaty thighs. Trudy's face had changed as well due to the increase in her weight. Though still an attractive young lady, Trudy's face had become very chubby with fuller cheeks and a rather prominent double chin. Cheri stared long enough for Trudy to notice, "Can I help you with something?"
Cheri smiled as she slowly walked over to Trudy, "Why did you get so fat?"
Trudy blinked, "Mind running that by me again?"
Cheri moved closer to Trudy, "Come on Trudy, and drop the pounds so we can be friends again."
Folding her arms over her ample breasts, Trudy asked, "What are you talking about?"
Cheri grabbed hold of Trudy's shoulders, "Lose the weight. I miss your friendship."
Trudy was amazed, "Are you telling me we can't be friends unless I'm slim?"
Cheri smiled as she nodded her head, "Look at it this way. Wouldn't you be embarrassed if you went to a nice restaurant with a friend who was big and fat? Everybody would be staring at your table."
Trudy drew a breath, "Sharon used to be chubby. I was never embarrassed to be seen with her."
Cheri shook Trudy, and then replied, "Sharon was never as fat as you! Go on a diet!"
Trudy broke away from Cheri's grip, "First off, if I diet I'll only get heavier."
Cheri interrupted, "You'll get heavier? How fat are you going to get?"
Trudy rolled her eyes, and then continued, "Secondly, what does my size have to do with us being friends?"
Cheri shook her head, "I already told you. Duh? It's embarrassing to be seen in certain social circles with an overweight person. It's just not cool."
Trudy bit her lip, "Ever since I've gotten heavy people treat me different, like I have some disease that makes me inferior. I'm fat, okay, but still the same person. Sharon's the only one who understands. I was over by my folks last week and my Mom told me I had enough mashed potatoes when I reached for the bowl, my sister doesn't ask me for beauty tip's anymore before a date, and worst of all I haven't heard from Troy since I told him over the phone that I was going to become very heavy." Cheri backed away as Trudy remarked, "I'm a big girl. The Doctors haven't a clue on how heavy I'm going to get but I've come to terms with my size. Why can't you?"
Cheri looked to the ceiling then back to Trudy, "I didn't know you felt that way. Yeah, I guess I was thinking like a jerk. I want to be your friend but, I…" Cheri stopped in mid-sentence.
Trudy resumed stacking the cans, "You were saying?"
Cheri placed her hand gently unto Trudy's back, "Diana wouldn't want me to associate with you."
Trudy turned around and faced Cheri, "Okay."
Cheri flung her arms around Trudy, "Who gives a shit what Diana thinks. I want to be your friend!"
Stepping away from Trudy, Cheri took hold of her upper arm, "I need to tell you something that might upset you."
Trudy laughed, "Like you haven't upset me already. What is it?"
In a calm voice, Cheri told her friend, "Diana's been seeing Troy. Their kind of an item."
Trudy grabbed a can of soup and threw it across the store, "What the hell!"
Cheri moved her slim body in front of the soup cans preventing Trudy from launching another can into the air, "Hey, take it easy Trudy. It's for the best."
Trudy's eyes became moist, as a single tear rolled down her chubby cheek, "The son of a bitch could have at least broken up with me before he started dating again."
The slim maiden who worked the check out counter approached Trudy. With an uppity sneer upon her face, she asked, "What's the idea of tossing cans around tubby?"
Cheri charged the slim check out girl forcing her back to the front of the store, "Hey, watch the way you talk to my friend or I'll pick you up by bony little ass and toss you around!"
Returning to Trudy, Cheri remarked, "Sorry for upsetting you. Are we still friends?"
Trudy smiled, "Yeah, we're still friends. I'll give ya a call sometime over the weekend, okay. We can catch up on old times, maybe see a movie or something?"
Cheri nodded as she replied, "Sounds like a plan."
Later that evening Trudy drove over to Diana's apartment to confront her about Troy. However Diana was out, so she called Sharon over at the hospital in Lake Geneva and asked her to meet her at the local Twin Lakes pizza joint. Once Sharon arrived at the pizza joint she discovered Trudy just about finishing a small deep-dish pizza. Sharon laughed, "Food always has a way of making me feel better when I'm down."
The waitress approached the two friends, "Would you like something Miss?"
Sharon replied as she took a seat, "Just a side order of garlic bread and a diet coke for me."
Trudy wiped the pizza sauce off her mouth and chin, "I'll have another small deep dish pizza please, with extra sausage."
The waitress wrote down the order and walked to the kitchen as Sharon smiled to Trudy, "Someone's a little piggy tonight isn't she?"
Trudy just rolled her eyes and sipped her large coke. Sharon continued, "Your only going to get fatter eating the way you do."
Trudy leaned over the table, "I remember a certain young lady who once could devour a whole large pizza by herself until she became a thin pain in the ass."
Sharon acknowledged the remark with a spiteful grin, "Maybe, but let's get on with what you have to tell me about Troy. I have a date tonight and I'm running late as it is."
Trudy brought Sharon up to speed as the waitress brought them their order. Sharon took a bite from her garlic bread as Trudy pounced on the pizza like she hadn't eaten all day. Sharon bluntly told her friend, "Troy was always an asshole. Diana did you a favor."
Trudy was still upset and spoke as she ate, "Yeah, I know that now but, he could have at least officially broken up with me before dating Diana."
Trudy adjusted her bra, "The last time I spoke with Troy I told him about my weight problem, and I didn't hear a word from that piece of shit since."
Sharon checked out a couple of guys who walked into the restaurant, and Trudy noticed how they glanced over at Sharon, then whispered something her. Trudy began to whine, "When you love someone, does it matter at all if they change? In the physical sense?"
Sharon shrugged her shoulders, "Not really. No." Sharon tried to cheer Trudy up, "Hey, your still a very pretty girl. There are other guys out there."
Trudy washed down some pizza with her coke, "You really think there are guys who'd find me attractive? At my size?"
Sharon looked Trudy over, "Well, you are a little big. Maybe see another Doctor who can maybe put you on a diet. After all you could stand to shed a few pounds."
Trudy sunk into the booth, "I don't believe you. Back when you were fat..."
Sharon interrupted, "I never was as fat as you." Sharon saw the hurt reflected in Trudy's eyes, "Oh, I didn't mean that."
Trudy dropped her pizza onto the plate, "Maybe you were never as heavy as I am, but I would never have made such an insensitive remark to you when you were chubby."
Sharon slowly nodded her head and looked downward to the table. Trudy asked Sharon, "How much do you weigh?"
Raising up her head and making eye contact, Sharon with a somewhat perplexed smile answered, "135 pounds. Why?"
Trudy stood up, "I guess this means I'm inferior to you because I'm fat and your slim."
Sharon cleared her throat and brushed her think brown mane away from her face, "This conversation is way out of hand."
Trudy reached into her purse and removed a twenty-dollar bill, which she promptly threw on the table, "I think this will cover my haft of the check."
Trudy turned away from Sharon and made tracks to the door. Sharon only sipped her diet coke, and mumbled to herself, "Yeah go ahead and leave."
Just as Trudy made it outside of the pizza joint she ran into Troy and Diana. Diana was wearing a form fitting, low cut red dress that showed off her better then medium size breasts, and small well toned posterior. "Look Troy, It's Gertrude. Don't you look big and fat?"
Troy squeezed Diana's hand as he made it known to Trudy, "You look so different. I wouldn't have recognized you."
Trudy looked to Troy, unsure of what to say, however Diana was true to her catty nature, "Don't I look attractive in this dress? You might find a dress that'll fit you at Tents R US!"
Trudy just walked right through Troy and Diana. Afraid of what she might say to them, more afraid of what they might say to her. All brands of insults ran through Trudy's mind. Up until tonight her self-esteem was pretty good. Though now she felt like the stereotypical fat chick an unattractive, undesirable maiden due to her size. Crawling into her car, Trudy drove off as the doubts consumed her every thought.
"Sharon and Candace were nice to me only to bolster their own ego's by helping out the poor fat girl. Cheri is embarrassed to be seen with me due to my size, Diana thinks I'm a joke and Troy dumped me for a thin chick."
Trudy wondered out loud, "What terrible things will Jay say to me?" After driving around town for an hour, Trudy parked her car behind the Sentry supermarket and cried herself to sleep.
First thing in the A.M. Trudy returned home and after disrobing took a long hot shower. Afterwards she put on a worn out flannel shirt and sweat pants before entering the kitchen for some breakfast. Discovering Sharon in her nightgown over the stove, Trudy helped herself to a cup of coffee, and took a seat at the table. Trudy adjusted her bra as she giggled, "I think I've gone up a cup size."
Sharon turned and faced her friend, but remained silent. Trudy yawned, then scratched her big belly, "Think we can pretend last night didn't happen? Your my best friend, I don't want us losing our..."
Sharon interrupted, "I was hoping you would say that."
Sharon smiled, and set a plate in front of Trudy, who began to spill her guts," I never thought I'd ever be a heavy girl. When I was modeling I felt as if I was the most beautiful woman alive. When I was told that I was going to get heavy, it didn't bother me. After all, I was still the same person."
Trudy caressed her bulging tummy as she continued; "Life is different for bigger women, isn't it? I saw how people treated you when you were chubby, yet it didn't dawn on me that fat people aren't accepted in the same way as everyone else. I can't even buy sexy underwear in my size. I'm wearing granny undies that are damn ugly. Most men ignore me; the same goes for the saleswomen who once flocked to my side to be of service. But I still see myself as a beautiful, appealing woman. Unlike the rest of our society."
Sharon bent over and hugged Trudy, "I think you’re beautiful."
Later that same day, Troy went to the Sentry supermarket to see Trudy. Trudy looked marvelous! Her golden blond mane was wavy, and hung over her shoulders, showcasing her ever so pretty face. Her body was dressed in a white turtle neck sweater and black spandex, only the white apron looked out of place and took exception to her round belly, giving it a much more exaggerated appearance.
"I hope I'm not bothering you Trudy. I guess I owe you an explanation."
Trudy only smiled as she continued to sweep the floor, "Does Diana make you happy?"
Troy was still the cad, "Yeah. She's beautiful and fantastic in bed."
Trudy thought for a moment to clobber Troy with the broom handle, but thought that was beneath her, "Then there's nothing left to be said Troy. It wasn't meant to be."
Troy smiled, "I guess your right."
Trudy shook her head, "I know I' m right. Guys like you are a dime a dozen, their in love with an imagine, an imagine that is false."
Troy looked to Trudy, a surprised look upon his face, "I don't get ya?"
Trudy smiled, "It's what's in the package that counts, not how it's wrapped."
Troy turned to leave, "Nothing personnel Trudy. I'm just not attracted to thick chicks."
Trudy purposely stuck out her belly, and began rubbing it, "You mean fat chicks, don't you?"
Troy laughed, "Whatever Trudy. I hope you enjoy life the way you are."
Trudy placed her hands onto her hip's, "Don't worry I will. Get on with your life Troy. If you went to reach me, cheek out my web site at www dot I'm over you dot com."
Troy shrugged his shoulders and left. That night Trudy was helping Sharon get ready for a date. Glancing over their reflection in the spacious full-length mirror Trudy smiled, "I guess I'm the fat girlfriend now."
Looking perfect in her orange dress, Sharon turned to her friend, "Don't say that, at least in such a negative tone."
Trudy laughed as she climbed into bed with a large bowl of ice cream, and dressed in a black T-shirt and spandex slacks. "Oh my dear friend it true. But you deserve the spot light now, after all the years I've been basking in it."
Sharon only shook her head as she applied her cherry red lipstick. "I think your beautiful Trudy. Honestly."
Trudy asked, "Are you happy I got fat?"
Sharon sat down on the chair next to her vanity table, "Of course not. I mean I always hoped we could share the same wardrobe."
Trudy giggled, "Not any more."
Sharon continued as Trudy finished the Ice cream, "Actually I'm glad the pounds you put on kept those two snobby witches Diana and Cheri away from you. They were never really your friends."
Trudy told Sharon how she patched things up with Cheri, which only caused Sharon to reply, "We'll see."
Trudy stood up, "I have to run. I'm baby sitting tonight for that new couple who moved into town." Trudy kissed her friend on the check, and with a laugh replied, "Have fun, but not too much fun!"
Trudy arrived a little early for her baby-sitting duty. Since Mr. Cushing wasn't home from work yet, Mrs. Cushing, a slim 30-something maiden with short red hair and an ultra thin body, had something to show Trudy. "My hubby will be home shortly, but in the mean time I thought I'd share this with you. Mrs. Cushing handed Trudy an old copy of Vanity Fair magazine with her picture as Sapphire on the cover. "Doesn't that girl resemble you?"
Trudy smiled, "Oh yes, your right."
Mrs. Cushing nodded, "She could be your sister."
Trudy lied, "Well it's not me."
Mrs. Cushing concurred, "I can see that. You've been heavy your whole life. Am I right?"
Trudy continued the lie, "Yeah, I've always been a big girl."
Mrs. Cushing placed her arm around Trudy, "Know something? I think you’re pretty enough to turn the heads of many men."
Trudy laughed, "You think so?"
Mr. Cushing arrived home, and in a gruff tone of voice asked his wife, "Is this the baby sitter?"
Before Mrs. Cushing could answer, Trudy replied, "Yes, I'm your baby sitter. And I'm a heavy girl. Now can we get on with our lives. The Cushings just stared at each other. "You guys were going out tonight remember?"
Mrs. Cushing placed her hand over Trudy's shoulder, "You've got spunk. I like that in a person."
Part Four: True Love
Six Months later Trudy finally stopped gaining weight, peaking at 290 lbs. However Trudy didn't let her size discourage her from enjoying life. Trudy spent a lot of time within her circle of friends, Sharon, Candace and Cheri who decided to avoid the pretentious Diana. The four friends made the most of their youth, and shared in each other’s dreams. Trudy even managed to date a couple of guys, though the right spark for a romantic connection was absent.
Early one morning Sharon woke Trudy up, "You have a phone call."
Trudy rubbed the sleep out of her eyes, "Hello." A bright smile enhanced Trudy's morning face when she heard the voice of a dear old friend, "It's only 7 A.M., why are you still in bed ?"
Trudy covered the phone and yelled to Sharon, "It's Jay!" Sharon laughed, "I know. Aren't you going to talk to him?"
Trudy returned to her call and talked a mile a minute, "Did you receive my letters? How have you been? do you have a girlfriend? When are you coming home?"
Jay laughed, "Well Trudy, my tall timber days are just about over with. I know I've been away for the better part of two years, but I hope our friendship is still intact because I'll be home Monday."
Trudy looked over her beefy thighs, "You know I've gotten heavy."
As Trudy pinched a love handle that hung over the waistband of her underwear, Jay replied, "I read your letters, I know." Trudy told Jay that she was even heavier now, though Jay told her, "Okay, so?"
They spoke a while longer about all the catching up they would do, and once the conversation came to a close, Trudy ran up to Sharon and hugged her, "Jay’s coming home!"
Monday evening arrived before Trudy knew it, and she was nervous about seeing Jay for the first time in two years. "What if my size turns him off?" Trudy asked Sharon who was getting ready to step out for coffee with Cheri and a couple of local gentleman.
"What are you so worried about? Jay has known you since you were 14. He'll accept you just as you are."
Trudy wasn't convinced, "Yeah but the last time Jay saw me I was like 110 pounds."
Sharon looked herself over in the mirror, then turned to her friend, "You told him that you put on weight, so what's the big deal?"
Trudy rubbed her hands over her enormous belly, "I didn't tell him how much."
Bluntly Sharon remarked, "You have nothing to worry about. Trust me Trudy, okay? Jay knows you're an intelligent attractive young woman."
Sharon then kissed Trudy on the forehead, "You'll do fine."
Trudy stepped over to the mirror, and smiled at her imagine. With her golden blond mane draped over her shoulders, and her womanly full figure in a white silk blouse and black slacks, Trudy looked beautiful! "I only wish I could be here when Jay arrives." Trudy watched as Sharon grabbed her car keys, and walked to the door. "What! I'm going to have to see him alone?" Sharon chuckled, "Like you've never been alone with a guy?"
Turning to leave, Sharon remarked, "I have to pick up Cheri, then it's off to Starbucks to meet the guys. Give Jay my best."
After Sharon made her exit, Trudy plopped down on the couch and watched the clock as she waited for Jay. All the while reassuring herself that everything would be fine. 15 minutes later the doorbell rang, and Trudy closed her eyes and counted to ten in hopes of becoming more at ease. Once up from the couch, and answering the door, Trudy discovered Jay sharply dressed and with a bouquet of flowers. Jay smiled, "Hey Trudy."
Handing Trudy the bouquet, Jay gently kissed Trudy on her cheek, and as she wrapped her arms around his waist, Trudy softly told him, "I've missed you. I've missed you so very much."
The embrace lasted for a good minute, and upon entering Sharon's home, Trudy took a step back, then swung around, so Jay could get a good look at her newly acquired girth. "Am I as fat as you expected ?"
Jay walked to Trudy and nudged her on the chin, "Maybe you don't look the same. But to me you’re just as beautiful as you've always been."
Trudy smiled, and tilted her head as she blushed a bright shade of red. Jay then remarked in a rather confident tone of voice, "Now Miss Hollis I'm hungry and don't you owe me a rain check for dinner?"
Trudy shook her head, "Yeah, I remember."
Jay took Trudy into his arms, "I was going to tell you this later, but I'll tell you now and get it over with."
Trudy asked with a giggle, "Tell me what ?"
Jay continued as he ran his fingers through Trudy's thick blond mane, "I'm in love with you Trudy. All this time away from you has made me realize this. I've saved some cash for a spread of farmland not far from here. I want to build a good life for myself and share it with you."
Trudy smiled," I'm a big girl, are you sure ?"
Jay caressed Trudy's upper arm, and brushed his face against hers, "You once told me you'd never be too big for me, remember ?"
Trudy nodded, "I did say that, didn't I."
Jay shook his head, then they passionately kissed.
FINIS