Note: Guys, if you've never found a larger women appealing, you probably won't enjoy this story.
The L.A. haze was depressing, and I was stuck in rush hour traffic on the 405 freeway. I would usually be headed home towards the beach at this time, but my sister-in-law Niki was flying in and I had been chosen to pick her up. No big deal. Andrea, my wife, couldn't get away from work and I had a half day off. In spite of the annoying traffic and depressing scenery, I was actually happy. I like my in-laws, especially Niki. She is kind, warm, and has a down to earth manner that sets everyone at immediate ease. Her husband, Bob, is another matter. He's a pompous ass who seems to get great joy from belittling his wife in public. (He even goes as far as poking fun of her weight.) I was glad he never found the time to accompany Niki on her trips home to California.
As I pondered Niki's marriage, I also thought of my own frustrations at home. Andrea is a beautiful lady with a quickly diminishing interest in our marriage. Crawling along the 405, I found myself eager to talk with Niki. We always had good, long talks when she visited, and somehow we both found great comfort in this.
There was nothing romantic between Niki and me, in spite of the fact that I found her gorgeous. Many men were turned off by her weight, but she is the most amazing woman I have ever met. She has a tender way about her, but she also has a strength of spirit, warm brown eyes, porcelain skin, and great Reubenesque curves. In spite of this, I respect our relationship as a brother-sister-friend thing, and I keep my occasional fantasies to myself. There is no way I am going to mess up our lives. Besides, Niki has shown no signs of interest. I guess, if I'm to be honest, that's the real reason nothing has happened.
Just when my mind started to play out an old fantasy involving Niki and me, my cell phone went off. When I saw Niki's Ohio phone number displayed I think I actually blushed. I felt like a teenager caught in the act. I saw that I was already ten minutes late, and answered her call. "Hi Niki I-" "Where the Hell are you? It's hot, I'm large, and that's not a good mix!" she answered. I told her I was moving slowly, but almost there. "I'm such a bitch, huh?" she laughed. "Actually, I am miserable, but I can't wait to see you. Be prepared, though, I'm a fat, sweaty mess." This actually made me mad. I hate it when she echoes Bob and puts herself down. I told her to knock it off, hung up and exited the freeway.
Niki was waiting by the curb, with standard black suitcases at her side. I blew a kiss, pulled over, and laughed as she gave me the finger. She was larger than before, at least 20 pounds larger. Her shoulder length black hair framed a pretty, but fatigued face. Loose strands of hair clung to her sweaty face. She smiled, and I was sure I had never seen a more beautiful woman.