There was something about the fortune teller’s words that sent a shiver down my spine—a promise of hidden desires coming to light. I didn’t realize how true that would be until we stepped back into the carnival, our stomachs suddenly aching with an insatiable hunger. It was as if some deep-seated need had been unlocked inside us, impossible to ignore. We tried all the greasy, fattening, sugar-loaded food the fair had to offer, each bite disappearing into our greedy mouths as we fed each other again and again. Little did we know, this night would set a new precedent in our lives. Soon, our clothes wouldn't be able to contain the ever-thickening layer of lard that was starting to engulf us. We were spiraling out of control and loving every moment of it.
