Falling...

New Orleans was shaping up to be a nice trip. We rode out to Baton Rouge to see my brothers and their wives. Grayson got to get on a swamp boat and ride the bayou. He even saw a few alligators.

The guys grilled and drank beers and we ladies chilled inside. We talked about any and everything. On the way back to New Orleans, Grayson couldn’t stop smiling. “Your brothers like me.”

“Yes. They do like you.”

And that wasn’t easy. They were overprotective of me growing up. They had Antione scared to do anything with me for the longest. But I was the one who wanted it, and he finally gave in despite being threatened.

Their liking Grayson made me feel good. My walls were crumbling. I knew it. I felt it as we lay in bed that night. He looked down at me and for the first time, I wasn’t in an emotional haze about all the hurt I had experienced. I was there with him. I smiled. He leaned in and our mouths touched, our tongues danced, and we whispered sweet nothings as lovers.

“Baaaaby, shit!” I moaned.

I was sopping wet. I felt the sheets moist under my ass. He went deeper and held. He unloaded every bit of jizz into me and said, “One day…you’re going to have my baby.”

I smiled.

****

He fidgeted the whole way over to the house. I had to chuckle. After I parked, I sent a message to my mom letting her know we were outside waiting. I did not want to subject him to meeting my aunt. He had already been traumatized by Antione’s mother.

He got out of the car and so did I. The people were outside on the porch. They watched intensely. My mother walked out the door and my aunt followed. We watched as she walked down the stairs and approached the gate. She smiled, “Well hello there,” she said.

“Are you Jade’s mother?” he asked with confusion.

“Yes. of course. Give me a hug suga. I don’t do that hand-shaking mess with family.”

“It’s such a pleasure to meet you,” he said. He stepped back, “You look like you could be Jade’s sister.”

She blushed, “Oh you have yourself a charmer here, Jade.”

He smiled, “I can see where Jade gets her beauty.”

“Okay now, Mr. Grayson. You are really stacking up on points.”

“Good to know.”

“I love your accent. You from over there in England.”

“Yes ma’am. I’m from the Richmond area.”

We waved at everyone before getting into the car and leaving. My brothers had already spoken to my mother about Grayson. Gave him the big brother’s seal of approval, which made the day even more pleasant. They were hitting it off wonderfully. I felt like I was the fifth wheel for a moment.

After walking through the zoo. We headed to the park and took some pictures by the beautiful oak tree with dangling Spanish Moss. We decided to eat at New Orleans Seafood and Hamburger.

After ordering, we found a table. my mom sat next to Grayson. She still carried pictures in her wallet. The table was covered in pictures of me as a child. I thought I was going to die. “Mom, I think he’s seen enough.”

He chuckled, “You were a darling little girl.”

“Oh, she was so adorable. Everywhere we went people swooned over her. The apple of her daddy’s eye.”

“Jade says he works on the water for months at a time.”

“Yes, it’s always paid him a good bit of money. Came in handy for raising three children. Our home is paid for. We helped Jade buy her house in Pensacola and the boys bought theirs in Baton Rogue.”

“That’s wonderful.”

“Thank you. Now, if only I can get my house to myself again and fill it with my grandchildren, that would be even better.”

“You have a grandson coming next year.”

“Yes. And soon my other son and his wife will be expecting. I know they’ve been trying.”

He reached for my hand, “And maybe Jade and I.”

“Well, you better put a ring on that finger first.”

We laughed.

“I have no problems with that.”

“And how do your parents feel about Jade?”

He was quiet. “Well.”

“I like you, Grayson. As you can tell by looking at me there is a high percentage of European blood coursing through my veins, but it hasn’t stopped me from feeling the ills of society regarding my race. Especially growing up in the south.”

“I understand. And I’m sure my parents will welcome Jade. I’ve dated Black women before.”

She smiled.

*****

We said farewell to my mother. Friday we were leaving first thing in the morning. A quick stop in Pensacola before a long flight to London to enjoy a couple of days with Sean and Anita before work began.

That night, we took a warm bath with scented oils. I rested on his chest. His hands glided up to my breasts. They were shiny from all the coconut oil we used. With a slight turn of my head, we kissed. He assured me that if we pursued what was developing we would be okay. I wanted to believe him.

I moved. Slowly he rose with water dripping from his nice frame. His body shined under the dim lights. He smelled sweet from the oil and his rod tasted even sweeter. I fisted the base of his rod and watched as he thrust the other half into my mouth.

That’s it, babe, I’m yours, I said with my eyes. I couldn’t believe I was feeling all the feels. My heart was dancing. I stood. Twisted half-back, one foot up on the rim of the garden tub, I felt him penetrate.

One hand gripped the right side of my tiny waist. We were there for a while. His rod slid out. I turned to him and massaged it as we kissed. Eventually, we exited the tub. Our wet footprints trailed to the room where we lay and made intense love until we melted in each other’s arms.

****

We made it to Pensacola. I thought it would be a great idea to rest. However, Grayson and I made it to the water. The wind stirred about our hair as he cruised on a jet ski with me holding tightly.

He laughed fiercely and hooted. The vessel hopped along the waves and eventually, we found a secluded spot. He docked the vehicle and we rested on the quiet shore on a blanket. “We really should get back. Just saying…we have a plane to catch in the morning.”

He eased behind me, “You’re right, my love.”

“Ummm, Grayson, we can’t do this out here.”

“Um, hmm, we already are.”

“Ummm,” I hummed.

“Hmmmm,” he hummed.

And there we were fulfilling another fantasy and creating another experience he said that we would eventually tell our children about.