Put Your Money in Your Mouth (July Prompt)

“- And now for our keynote speaker for our event. CEO of the hit company Orange Edison, here is the man and legend, Stephen Husk.”

The crowd in the expansive conference hall erupted in cheers as the slim man in a turtleneck sweater walked out from behind the curtains that opened up for him. He brought his hands up to wave and greet the sea of people before coming up to the centre podium.

“Hello everyone. I hope you’ve all been enjoying yourself as we prepare for the release of our new product.” Stephen said, pausing as the crowd erupted in more shouting and calls. “Now, I know you’re all excited, I know I am. So today, Orange Edison is excited to announce our latest product that won’t just revolutionise our worlds, but will also help to solve one of the leading global crises facing us all today.”

Stephen built up the crowd, knowing he had to do well not just for the public approval, but also for the investors who helped keep the company afloat. With a flourishing bow, Stephen turned to the display behind him showing rather starved people. “As you are aware, we are dealing with a mass food crisis where people are struggling to have meals on the table, forced to eat nothing or in some cases having only access to junk with nothing but empty calories,” Stephen gestured, as the image changed behind him to showcase rather portly men. The new image elicited a few chuckles and groans from the audience. “Well now, Orange Edison is proud to announce a new, nutrient fill food substitute that will help solve this food crisis. I am proud to give you… Ambrosia!”

The crowd applauded as the screen displayed the promised product to be announced, rather than what they usually expected. The screen displayed what looked to be a bottle containing a bright liquid, though its thick-looking appearance and bright colour made them wonder if it was more like yoghurt in texture than a true liquid. Stephen continued to explain as he held one of the small bottles in his hand.

“With Ambrosia, you can get a full day’s worth of nutrients and all the important sustenance we need for a good life. Not only that, but the mixture changes taste depending on the consumer so no two people will have the same experience.”

“But is it safe to consume?” A voice called out from the vast sea of faceless consumers. Stephen wasn’t surprised to receive such a question, in fact, he had been expecting it as he continued his explanation.

“Through rigorous testing and tastings, we’ve found there are no ill side effects from consuming Ambrosia. As a food fit for the gods themselves, Ambrosia will be a step forward both for this company and the world. And to prove that,” Stephen began cracking open the cap of the bottle in his hand before bringing it up to his face. “I will consume nothing but Ambrosia for the next month till the official launch of Ambrosia in stores.”

The crowd cheered as Stephen took a hearty gulp of the thick viscous drink, finding it more like softened ice cream. Putting down the drink, the fit man couldn’t help but relish the taste, reminding him of some fine courses he’s had.

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“Sir, I don’t think it was wise to make that claim or challenge.” One of the scientist consultants for Orange Edison spoke from the phone as Stephen relaxed in his spacious home, cracking open another Ambrosia after the company finally got to work replacing the food and drinks in his manor with cases of Ambrosia.

“I read the reports and Ambrosia is perfectly safe. Besides, wouldn’t customers be satisfied to know the CEO is more than willing to survive on the product himself to prove it’s safe?” Stephen said before taking another gulp of his creamy mix, reminding him of a tender stake in taste before stifling a belch.

“The testing showed it was safe in a small capacity. We don’t know what consuming nothing but Ambrosia over a month will do to you.” The scientist said, sighing as he tried to stress how dangerous this was.

“Well then, why don’t you get the boys in the lab to look into it? Until then, I’ll be keeping my promise so our shares will stay up till we finally release these delicious fuckers to the people.” Stephen said, cutting the call before grumbling to himself. “Bunch of scared scientists, you don’t get ahead without taking a few risks.” The CEO said to himself, groaning a bit as he lifted the bottle back to his mouth before blinking when he saw it was empty.

“Huh, didn’t realise I finished it. Guess I’ll get another.” Stephen said, his stomach growling in hunger despite having the mixture that should have been a meal in and of itself. Tossing aside the bottle in the recycling bin, Stephen fished another bottle out of the fridge. The older man was unaware of how his shirt bunched up as his slim form had thickened out significantly from the event earlier in the day.

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“Good God!”

Tyler was expecting many things when he and his team hadn’t heard from their company’s CEO for the past week, the most fearful had been some ill side effect of Ambrosia causing the fit man’s death. Though now that he was standing in Mr Husk’s home, what he saw could well be a side effect.

“Hey, Jason,”

“It’s Tyler.” The scientist interrupted as he looked at the man seated on the couch in front of him. Rather than the slim health nut that he had to work under for the past years, what he saw was a morbidly obese man in tight clothing. The sweatpants stretched over his thick thighs and ass that dug into the couch. His swollen belly and moobs pushed out against the band T-shirt that was looking more like a bra as it clung against the impressive size chest. Stephen’s once slender face, which many magazines commented on being almost a renaissance style was now bloated, his thick neck fusing with his swollen double chin. Surrounding the huge fat man were discarded bottles of Ambrosia, all cleaned out as the fat man cracked open another bottle.

“Well Tyler, I can say that we’re gonna need more Ambrosia, I’m running low and still have two weeks left before…. URRRRRPPP… Oof, sorry. Before the announcement.” Stephen said, barely pausing as he let out the booming belch, his fat body undulating from the force before he got to work chugging the concoction. Tyler found himself blinking as he realised the bloated CEO not only had subsisted on the food item for the past two weeks but had been consuming more than the recommended dosage as he clearly more than tripled in weight since his ‘bet’.

“S-Sir, I have to call this off. Look at yourself, you must be easily Four hundred pounds, if not more. We need to get you a doctor and stop the production of Ambrosia immediately.” Tyler said, already imagining the potential health crisis their formula could cause if it was let to become commercially available.

“I’ve already seen a doctor,” Stephen said calmly, finishing off his latest bottle of Ambrosia before letting the spent bottle roll off him. “Not only am I in perfect health, but I weighed in at an even Fife hundred and fifty pounds as of this morning, and the number will only get higher.” The swollen CEO said, a rather prideful tone in his voice before he began to grunt, working to stand up with Tyler finding that not only has his superior grown wider, but was easily a foot taller too. “And we won’t be stopping production, especially not after the deal we’ve made with our new partner.”

“Partner? Sir, I don’t… Why would you?” Tyler began to say, only to stammer when he found himself back up to the wall as his imposing boss approached him, the floor shaking with every heavy step he took. Before the scientist could do anything, he found himself pinned in place with Stephen pressing against him, the warm, swollen belly moulding around him.

“Because, despite what most media would think, being this big is rather sexy wouldn’t you say,” Stephen commented, reaching a hand to grope and shake his fat moob that brushed against the smaller man’s face. “Besides, our partner was ecstatic with the latest developments that Ambrosia has. So bring me more, and double it up. I got more size before the big announcement.” The huge blob of a man said before stepping back, leaving the sweat-soaked, and a rather hard scientist to pant as Stephen turned to waddle to the kitchen for more Ambrosia, his fat ass shaking with every step he took.

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“Hello everyone.”

The crowd that had been cheering was in stunned silence as the CEO stepped out onto the stage. Well, they assumed the ‘man’ was Stephen Husk from the face, though there was little resemblance between the huge blob-like bear taking up the stage instead of the once slender tech CEO. The huge semi-giant was helped on the groaning stage by some interns, the young men pressing into his fat and only coming up to his drooping moobs as he was waddled to centre stage. The immense man spread out, the only clothing covering his gargantuan size was a pair of briefs stretched out over his car-crushing ass whilst his swollen gut that dropped down to the floor and watermelon-sized moobs were contained in a tarp-sized shirt, the buttons stretching and straining to hold back the blob’s blubber.

“As you can see, a full month of eating nothing but Ambrosia and water has had quite the effect on your lovable CEO.” The huge Stephen said, his deep voice muffling a bit as the headpiece by his mouth was pressing against the fat rolls of his neck. “Now I’m sure you’re surprised, but I’m happy to announce along with Ambrosia being available, we’re also happy to show off our latest partner.”

Stephen grunted as he puffed up his chest and belly, the fat spreading out as his shirt buttons popped off in a chorus, exposing his flabby torso that showed his fat had been covered in body paint to spell out a word, the audience cheering when they saw it.

“That’s right, we’ve partnered with M.A.S.S. Inc to make Ambrosia not only more available, but you can also pair it with other devices, so do yourself a favour and embrace the big life.” The huge CEO said, bringing his arms up, thick upper arms pressing against his face to show off his huge form before the interns began to work on helping the huge man down the stage as the crowd cheered and threw questions to the swollen man.

Once out of sight and his headset removed, Stephen groaned before looking down at the smaller men. “Okay, get my truck here and my keg of pints of Ambrosia, I need it after standing for so long.”