swelling

Slacks laid neatly on the footstool, Ashleigh lounged on the couch. She’d lived in a hotel for several weeks now, visiting houses and properties damaged by storms. As an insurance adjustor, she found herself on the move all day every day. From 8pm and after, that time was hers. Still in her white, button-down blouse, she ditched her pants as soon as possible, revealing her silky pink panties. After several small sips from her glass of wine, her stomach gave a soft grumble and Ashleigh clutched it instinctively, paying the sound little mind. 

“I'm sorry, you ate WHAT?!”

“You know, those little Orbeez balls. The ones that swell up in water. When I was at the mall earlier there was a kiosk selling them. The packaging even says they're non-toxic, and the guy running the kiosk told me that they're definitely edible.”