Alexa's Giant: The Un-shrinking of Christian

He did not even notice at first, so mesmerized was he by the sound of her breathing as she emitted a heavy sigh. The sound was akin to a choir of hummingbirds swiftly flapping their wings, each creating its own pocket of air for a fleeting moment before vanishing and being replaced by the next. The sound of her hair whipping around her head as she turned to look out the window and the subtle rattle of her earrings as they gently brushed against her neck with every movement were equally captivating.

Christian loved Alexa deeply. She had only recently started working again after the birth of their second child, and during that time, Christian had noticed a change in her demeanor. She had become more distant than before, and although he attempted to discuss it with her on numerous occasions, the topic seemed to continually elude them. He would be home when she arrived, either making dinner, tending to the children, or simply watching television while she busied herself with something else. And yet, no matter how hard he tried to engage her in conversation or inquire about her day, she seemed distracted – as if she were absentmindedly acknowledging him while her thoughts were elsewhere.

This realization saddened Christian, but he never felt lonely. He recognized that he was gradually losing his wife, but held onto the hope that if he could somehow get her to slow down and truly focus on him again, perhaps everything would be alright. Of course, he acknowledged that life wasn't quite so simple, but he was determined to try nonetheless. So, when an internet advertisement appeared while they were watching one of Alexa's favorite late-night television shows and Christian happened to be browsing Reddit (or "Redditred," as Alexa teasingly referred to it), he impulsively decided to purchase a gift subscription for his wife.

With haste, he progressed through the order process, paying little heed to the poorly translated terms and conditions (a habit he had developed after purchasing his first vape pen from a similarly sketchy website years prior). Once the transaction was complete, he patiently awaited Alexa's reaction, and as anticipated, she came bounding down the stairs filled with excitement and curiosity about his latest purchase.

"Oh my God, Chris, you really shouldn't have!" she exclaimed gleefully as she eagerly tore open the package, revealing an assortment of items such as high-quality jewelry, new perfume, and what caught her eye immediately – a small box containing a pair of butterfly-shaped earrings. Her expression filled with delight as she gingerly removed them from their enclosure and held them up to her earlobes, where they dangled delicately from their chains.

Rushing over to Christian, who was sitting on the couch perusing his phone and trying not to laugh at the absurdity of the situation, she grinned awkwardly. Returning the smile, Christian lightly shook his phone so that Alexa could hear the chimes emanating from within – an old, Indian flute rendition of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'," which served as a free ringtone he had found online. Its peculiar sound seemed foreign amid the backdrop of their modern living room decor and slightly worn furniture they had purchased together from IKEA years ago, back when their first child had just begun elementary school.

In response, Alexa let out another delighted gasp before embracing Christian, who welcomed her into his arms and shared a passionate kiss, understanding the effort it took for Alexa to leave work early dressed in her ornate attire. They remained entwined, the intensity of their kisses growing, until Alexa suddenly slapped him across the face. The force of the impact brought tears to his eyes and plunged him into a disorienting darkness.

Christian eventually awoke several hours later, groggy and disoriented, fearing Alexa may have abandoned him after recognizing his worthlessness. To his relief, he found her standing beside him, gazing down at him lovingly as if nothing had transpired. With a comforting touch, she brushed his hair back from his forehead and whispered softly into his ear, "You know I love you, honey."

Mute, Christian nodded in agreement, staring deeply into her eyes which seemed to peer into the very depths of his soul, leaving goosebumps scattered across every inch of his skin. Entranced by her gaze, he allowed her to lead him towards their bedroom. There, Alexa slowly undressed herself before assisting in removing Christian's clothing. Once they were both disrobed, she guided him onto their bed, where he reclined against a pile of fluffy pillows. Mesmerized, he watched as Alexa elegantly maneuvered herself above him, her movements fluid and agile like never before as if she had channeled the spirit of a high-speed circus performer. Overwhelmed with emotion, Christian soon lost all control, as they sought comfort in each other's embrace.