Juicy July day 11: publicity (Patreon)

You sat nervously within the grand mahogany and crimson office of Miss Bliss. You had been employed by her a while back on some line work but that had never been your plan. You had been hired by a rival company as a corporate spy. You was supposed to sneak around and find what you can. Unfortunately you was barely into your first attempt at finding out secrets before you had been snagged . Two of those strong Blissbugs had grabbed you off your feet and brought you to Bliss’s office, where you awaited the boss herself.

She strode in , a surprisingly neutral look on her face as she sits across a large wooden desk from you.  “so...your the spy we found today hmm?” She asked. You try and defend yourself, saying you had gotten lost looking for the toilet. However she raised her hand to silence you. “See... Here at Blissfield we have our fair share of secrets that we have to keep hidden. The people need Blissfield...our affordable and high quality goods are in the homes of millions, if not billions. If my recipes that make the backbone of this company where to be leaked , why I’d worry so many would go without what they need. And you wouldn’t want that, would you?”

You realize she bound you in her words. To disagree with her at face would seem cruel to those who buy from her. You try your best to argue for competition , yet she raises her hand again. “I was only looking for a yes or no dear.  Any way you slice it, it’s still a cake.  Or I guess in your case a pickle...that’s what your in right now. Luckily for you, I caught you before you saw anything ...so I can just fire you instead of ...legal action.” She notes. Your pride however gets the best of you, and you defiantly say you where only going to the toilet, and if she fires you, you’ll sue for wrongful termination.

The dragon didn’t immediately speak  , instead moving over to a small ...gumball machine on the side of the room. As she put a quarter in she replied. “Its a dreadful shame that then huh? Well...I guess you may as well continue working here. Although, I do have a new job for you. A promotion of sorts. You’ll get to be in an office...work with a lot of people and you’ll find it very .... fulfilling.” As she spoke, a purple gumball dropped into her hand. Bliss strutted over to you. Her seven foot tall body loomed over you , lowering to hand you the sweet. “ consider it...a confectioners toast to your new job.”

You apprehensively take the gumball, and begin chewing it . You was expecting grape, but it was blackcurrant. You chew it regardless, not in the place to spit out a gift from Bliss. It was surprisingly  juicy , almost like biting big handfuls of ripe fruit. You swallow it down as much as you have to, and immediately you feel an uncomfortable burbling in your guts. As it fills the air, Bliss smirks at you. “enjoying the taste?” she asked. You reply yes, hoping to stay on her good side. Not realizing that you was already doomed.

Bliss pointed her claw downward , signalling for you to look at the ground. As you did however , you saw that your once flat stomach was now pushing down your thighs. You gasp and grip your belly , yet it was disgustingly firm. It wasn’t fat...it wasn’t sloshy. It felt firm. Like stone. You try push your belly back flat but it didn’t move an inch. Despite your stomach growing rapidly, your clothes remained loose. They where getting looser in fact. Looking around the room you saw that everything was getting bigger. No...you was getting smaller.

Bliss was even more large to you now, smiling watching as your whole body begins to bulge with the firm filling. “unfortunately for you, I can’t risk a lawsuit now. My last tour was a little...messier than expected. I can’t take any bad publicity right now. Your just too much of a threat either way. Hope you enjoy your new position.” Bliss told you. You had no idea what was going on, all you could do was watch as your arms thickened becoming stiff and heavy and your stomach growing over your chest and thighs as it swallowed up your body. You could see ...your whole body was also becoming purple. The same exact shade as the gum you was chewing on subconsciously.

You was rapidly becoming a ball...you was realizing what had happened to you. And ...what you had just chewed on. You was becoming a gumball. Bliss leant over and grabbed you up. Despite how full you was, you weighted nothing with your tiny size. Bliss only needed one hand , and as you shrunk further, only two fingers. “You look absolutely tantalising. However I never sample my own treats. You’ll be eaten , eventually.” She taunted , moving you over to the gumball machine. She unscrewed the top, and dropped you into a pile of gumballs. You now realize...each one was another person , all groaning with fullness. You try and beg out but your mouth was gummed up.

The lid was sealed up, and you where left as little more than decoration. For now.