7. New Love

“Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.”

James Baldwin

Gerald’s kindness and encouragement won Ama over, but she knew she couldn’t act on her feelings for him. Instead, they maintained a casual relationship as he helped her adapt to life in America. He taught her how to drive and helped her get a driver’s license and health insurance during their free time together. However, their bond drew disapproval from his aunt whenever they spent time in the sunroom together.

Two years had passed without any communication, until she finally got her own personal phone and could now connect with her family back home. They were astonished to hear about the hardships she had endured, particularly with Kofi Kyintoh, and how Mama B had taken advantage of her by swindling her out of six months’ worth of pay. Her mother pleaded for her to come back home, but she was resolute in her decision to persevere and save up enough money so that she wouldn’t return to Ghana with nothing.

Falling in love was always a challenge for Gerald. However, Gerald found himself completely captivated by Ama’s dark hair and captivating eyes from the moment he met her. He had never before found attraction in someone of a different race. Growing up in Buffalo, there were hardly any black people around. He had often wondered what it would be like to make love to a black woman, but he pushed those thoughts aside and suppressed his desires.

Gerald’s mother and aunt had gone to Niagara Falls for the New Year’s Eve program, leaving Gerald and Ama alone for the night. After tucking in the old man, Ama joined Gerald in the living room, where he was watching a movie. She stood in front of him, drawing his gaze away from the television, and asked what he wanted as a gift for the new year. Before he could respond, she pounced on him on the sofa, kissing and caressing him with intense eagerness. She was incredibly aroused and hadn’t had an orgasm since leaving Kofi’s place. She longed for those curved bananas that always brought her satisfaction.

In a moment of recklessness, she mimicked Kofi’s behavior from the day she arrived in the USA. Gerald didn’t protest and let Ama take control. She quickly unzipped his jeans and pulled them down, revealing a sight that initially shocked her based on the stories she had heard about white men. But this was different; it was undoubtedly the largest she had ever encountered. Gerald rose to his feet and took charge, bringing Ama to her knees as he thrust his impressive manhood into her mouth. Despite almost gagging, Ama strangely found herself enjoying it. She had only seen such actions in porn clips, never experiencing them firsthand.

Gerald pulled her up and removed her clothing before positioning her on the sofa with her legs spread. She felt the moisture between her thighs and craved penetration. But instead, he kneeled down on the rug and used his tongue and fingers to bring her to orgasm. After she climaxed, Ama couldn’t handle it anymore and pushed him away, fleeing to the sunroom. Gerald chased after her and caught up, making her kneel on the ottoman while he slowly entered from behind. As he began thrusting incrementally, Ama’s body trembled with intense pleasure as Gerald watched with satisfaction.

Ama’s knees buckled as she experienced another intense orgasm, causing her to collapse onto the floor. She begged Gerald to give her a moment to catch her breath, but he paid no heed and joined her on the ground. He spread her legs apart and began stroking her vaginal lips with his penis, causing her to squirt uncontrollably. Ama was initially embarrassed, thinking she had accidentally urinated, but Gerald reassured her by calling her a “good squirter” and explaining to her what had actually happened.

She stood up and tugged Gerald by the hand, leading him back to the living room. She asked him to lay on his back and positioned herself on top of his fully erect penis. His penis explored parts of her vagina that no one had ever touched before, causing some discomfort at first. But as they continued, the pleasure overtook any pain she felt, and Ama rode him until she reached climax, followed by Gerald, who suddenly came to his senses and pulled out just in time to ejaculate onto her breasts. They embraced and shared tender kisses, professing their love for each other. Only when they looked at the clock did they realize that it was well past midnight and they had entered the new year together in a state of bliss.

Every year, Ama attended the End of Year church service to welcome the new year with prayers. But this year was different; she skipped the prayers and indulged in fornication instead. She didn’t feel guilty or bothered. After all, she had an amazing new experience to ring in the new year—sleeping with a white man and experiencing multiple orgasms, even squirting for the first time. As they both drifted off to sleep in each other’s arms, the ringing of the home phone woke her up. Gerald’s mother called to wish her a joyful new year and ask when he had left because she couldn’t reach him on his mobile phone. Ama lied and said he had left earlier. She then proceeded to mop the sunroom floor and arrange the living room before waking Gerald up and inviting him to join her for a shower.

Lathered in soap, they caressed each other’s bodies. Gerald’s hands found their way to her breast, while she stimulated his penis. To rinse off the suds, he turned on the shower, pushed her against the glass wall, and penetrated her from behind. Ama’s knees grew weak from the pleasure, so they moved to the bedroom to continue. She lay back on the bed and invited him to join her. With careful guidance, she guided his huge penis inside her. She felt incredible, occasionally pushing him anytime he touched her womb. As his thrusts became more rapid, Ama held tightly on Gerald’s buttocks, and instead of allowing him to pull out, she made sure he stayed inside her until he climaxed, enjoying the warmth of his release. While Ama knew she was safe, Gerald was not initially thrilled about it; he wasn’t ready to be a father.

Ama woke up with Gerald’s arm wrapped tightly around her; she felt very safe, and in that moment she was on another planet. She snapped out her fairytale and slowly unwrapped his arms. She had work to do. She left him in her bed and went to care for his grandfather. The old man asked how she had celebrated the new year, and her face immediately changed as she was filled with guilt. He prodded further, asking if she missed her family. He had no idea what transpired in the living room and sunroom last night. Ama regained her composure and replied that she was fine but had been on the phone with her family in Ghana to celebrate the new year. The old man smiled knowingly, saying he heard voices coming from the living room all night long. Did he really just hear voices, or something more? Ama knew she had to be careful.

Ama rushed through her morning routine, eager to wake Gerald up and leave before his mother and aunt returned home. She carefully checked the room for any evidence of their late-night tryst, making sure there was nothing left behind. Gerald’s mother and aunty returned with Gerald in tow. They had made a stop to pick him up. Ama couldn’t look at him directly. She stayed away from him for most of the day, until he cornered her in the kitchen. He reached out for her, but she pushed him away, warning him to be more careful. Ama suspected that Mr. Rhodes overheard them the previous night and warned Gerald to be cautious. Despite her warning, he couldn’t resist wanting to touch her again, until his mother called for him, interrupting their moment. He had tasted the black apple and was hungry for more. He signaled to Ama that he would be back, and he left to attend to his mother’s call.

Gerald sneaked into Ama’s bed some minutes past midnight, startling her awake. As always, their lovemaking was intense and satisfying. Gerald’s collection of sex toys opened up new realms of pleasure for Ama to explore, including the surprisingly enjoyable anal sex. She enthusiastically embraced his vastly different sexual preferences from her own. However, their nightly escapades were starting to affect her health, as she wasn’t getting enough rest. Concerned for her well-being, Gerald found her a doctor and made an appointment for her. Despite Kofi not being in the picture anymore, Ama had found love and was in complete control of her life. She couldn’t help but wish that Kofi could see how content and fulfilled she was now without him.