Fortunately I wasn't wedged in as tightly as I initially thought and so dad managed to pull me out without many problems. His breathing was a bit labored from the excession though and droplets of sweat appeared on his forehead.
"Looks like I should get a larger car!" Dad said, chuckling.
"Or a smaller daughter." I said bitterly, suddenly feeling guilty about my larger size. I felt good in my body and had no issues with my size myself. I was only annoyed because of the problems it brought to others.
"Don't say that!" Dad frowned. "You just told me you feel good the way you are."
"I do! It's just... I don't want to be a burden!"
Dad laid his large hand on my shoulder. "Lizzy, you could never be a burden for me. Whenever you need something I'm here for you."
Blinking to clear the tears forming in my eyes I tried to hug him, but my swollen midsection was against it. "Did I ever tell you, you're the best dad in the world?"
Dad smiled. "I think I have a mug or something." He chuckled, but I could see he was moved by the sentiment.
With my belly hampering my movement, I had to waddle to the door. Once inside the building I faced an issue I hadn't foreseen. I totally forgot there were two flights of stairs I had to climb to get to my dad's flat!
I felt so tired and heavy that each harrowing step was more difficult than the one before. Slowly I climbed one stair at a time and it felt as a never ending torture. When the first flight was conquered I felt absolutely exhausted. Leaning heavily against the wall and fighting to catch my breath, I was certain I wouldn't be able to climb another flight of stairs.
"Do you want me to carry you?" Dad asked me out of the blue.
To be honest, I almost forgot he was there, lost in my own misery.
"Dad, I hate to break it to you, but I weigh more than you do." My dad might have been tall, but he was also pretty skinny. Sometimes I wondered how I came to be the way I am, when both of my parents were so slim. When I say my dad was skinny, I don't mean just his body. He had, well, he had the body of a nerd. I was pretty sure even my arms were thicker than his. The thing is, my arms were slender, because I didn't store any extra fat there.
"So? You think I can't carry my little girl up a few stairs?!" He asked, clearly hurt by my doubts.
"Dad, I weighed 211 pounds this morning. With everything I ate today inside this thing," I motioned to my gargantuan middle, "I'm definitely over 220 right now! Do you really think you can lift me off the ground? Let alone carry me?"
"Have a little faith, will you? Now put your right arm around my neck."
"Dad, you'll hurt your back!" I complained, but after seeing his expression I did as I was told. He gathered his strength and pulled up with all his might, lifting my feet from the floor. I could feel him shake under my weight, but he seemed determined to prove he could in fact carry me up the stairs. I wasn't sure if he wanted to prove it more to me, or to himself. I was afraid he would drop me, or that he would collapse, but his shaky steps carried us successfully to the top of the staircase. He almost dropped me there, too eager to get rid of the extra weight. He tried to act cool as if it was nothing difficult for him, but his red face, sweaty brows and shallow breathing were telling a very different story.
Upon entering the flat I was hit by smells that made my mouth water despite everything I already ate today. Ignoring the urge to stuff myself even further I rushed to my room as fast as I could in my current state. My bed creaked when my heavy body collapsed onto it. I took off the ruined shirt and laid down on my back. My bare stomach dominated my view and I was still amazed by the size of the towering middle despite looking at it ever since it expanded into this mindblowing size. If it was any bigger I wouldn't be able to reach all the way! I thought as I started massaging the hugely swollen midsection, listening to the gurgling sounds it was making.
There was a soft knock on the door a few minutes later. The door creaked open and I lifted my head to see who entered. Unfortunately all I could see was my huge belly blocking my view. A delicious smell coming from the kitchen hit my nostrils and my mouth watered once again.
"Lizzy? Mary is asking if you're gonna join us for dinner."
"I don't think I can get up right now, dad."
"Do you want me to bring it for you?" Dad asked.
Almost an hour has passed since I left the buffet and despite still being ridiculously full, I felt I could eat some more.
"Honestly? I would love that! It smells so good! But... I'm not really sure if you should though. Look at me! I can't even see you over my belly!" Only now I realized my midsection was bare and I blushed.
Dad made a few steps forward and his head appeared above my gut. "Liz, we're not going to judge you. If you want to eat, then eat."
"Uh... ok. Maybe just a little. It smells really incredible!"
"Dad, I wanted only a little! You wouldn't be able to put more on the plate if you tried!"
"You don't have to finish it."