The Real Testimony of Empatha Mayne

A Pot Full of Hope

    Empatha stood in the shelter's kitchen. She had made a huge pot of gumbo for the dinner shift, and was already getting raves from her coworkers when she gave them each a bowl for themselves. Empatha knew her okra, crab, sausage, chicken, and shrimp gumbo would be a hit with the patrons, because it was cold outside and she wanted to warm them up as much as she could. Savory potato salad and sliced French baguettes awaited.
   "Ooh, Empatha girl! You done put your foot in this here gumbo!", exclaimed Mrs. Mary, sucking a crab claw. Tyler had to admit that this was the best gumbo he ever ate, by far. As his eyes met hers, he nodded his approval. Empatha stared at his tight shirt stretching across his chest and almost salivated. Tyler caught her staring and smiled at her, shaking his head. Empatha smiled back, and straightened up, going to the walk in freezer to check on supplies before dinner was to be served.
  As she looked over the items, Tyler slipped in behind her. "Hey! I just wanted to see if you needed any help with anything", he said. His cologne smelled so good. Empatha turned and looked him in his eyes. "Thank you Tyler, but I don't..", was all she got out. Tyler took a chance and kissed her full lips. He pressed his body close to hers as he kissed her, cornering her up against a shelf. Empatha wanted to enjoy the kiss, but she thought about all of the people waiting to come in, and she didn't want to keep them waiting, yet she began to relax and savor Tyler's lips, placing her hands on his waist, pulling him even closer. The kiss ended, and they parted, looking at each other breathlessly. " I wanted to do that the other night", said Tyler. Empatha bit her lower lip, and said, "We better let them in!" Tyler smiled at her, then followed her out of the freezer.
   As always, Empatha greeted everyone with smiles and encouragement. Her gumbo was well received, and she was proud and pleased with herself.
   When the kitchen was closing and the rest of the workers were leaving, Empatha stayed behind to stock the shelves. Tyler appeared at her side, smiling at her. Empatha tried to stifle the urge that was growing inside of her, but when Tyler put his lips on hers, she lost all control. Empatha let herself enjoy his kisses, sticking her tongue in his mouth. Tyler held her closely as their tongues wrestled. His hands found her breasts , squeezing them as he enjoyed the taste of her tongue.
   As much as Empatha enjoyed this kissing session, she did not want Mrs. Mary or any of the others to just happen to come back and see them going at it. She led Tyler to the walk- in freezer, and once inside, she began to kiss Tyler with such vigor, he soon lost all will. He backed her up against a wall and kissed her passionately, his arousal for her evident in the bulge pressing against her. Tyler pulled up her skirt and pulled down her bikini underwear, burying his face in her garden. Empatha could not believe the sensational feelings Tyler was giving her.
   Tyler licked and lapped her body until she came, wetting his face even more. Empatha wondered what he would feel like inside of her as she settled her shaking body down. Tyler looked up at her, smiling, then wiped his mouth casually. He straightened himself up and looked her square in the eye. "I love your taste! It's like a juicy peach when you first bite in!", he said, gripping her to him, before giving her a deep kiss. Empatha wanted to rip his clothes off right then and there, but Tyler broke away from their kiss. He eyed her seductively, then backed away and turned to leave. " Goodnight, Empatha ", he teased, then walked away, leaving Empatha with her pussy out. She couldn't believe that he just left without getting it. It intrigued her, and it also made her hornier than before. She collected her underwear, soaked from their pre-activity. She headed home to her vibrator, because she had to release the built up pressure inside of her.
  As Empatha climaxed from the millions of vibrations that were stimulating her clit, she thought of Tyler, and his sexy gift.
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  Mornings in the trailer park were always quiet, unless the dopeboys were up early, trying to trap. Empatha looked out her window and seen Tathana staggering out of an emerald green Jaguar. King George had finally brought her home after spending the weekend straight with him. She carried stuffed bags and he helped her into her trailer before leaving.
   Empatha smiled and said, That damn Tathana! She went to her stove and checked her sausages. She scrambled up some eggs and made some grits. As she was about to sit down, she heard knocking at the door. Empatha opened up to find a tired looking Tathana.
  "Girl! Come in!", said Empatha joyfully. Tathana smiled as she looked at Empatha. " Girl, what you know about that?", asked Tathana as she high-fived a laughing Empatha. "Girl, tell me about it!", said Empatha, fixing her friend a plate of breakfast. She sat down at the table and poured some orange juice. Tathana took the juice from Empatha and took a sip. " Girl, King George is it!! He do the most, girl!!! Empatha, that man pampered me the whole weekend! We went shopping and we went to eat, and we did the most delicious coke! Girl, the king got a dick this big!", she exclaimed, her hands in mockery. Empatha raised her eyebrows and smiled, shaking her head.
  Tathana took a hearty bite of eggs and savored its flavor. "Empatha, girl! Oh my God! You have to cook for us one night! Please! King George will be so impressed! And what about that fine assed brother of his! Girl, he really likes you! He asked me about you every time he saw me!!He's really feeling you!", she said, then sipped more juice."Girl, you need to capitalize on that!! He's sexy, he's single, and he's rich!!! And he wants you! What are you waiting for?", asked Tathana, dramatically.
  Empatha thought about what her friend was saying. The card Prince Willie had given her laid on her dresser. At night, she would hold it to her heart, praying for a miracle. Prince Willie was sexy as hell, and he made her heart skip a beat. Empatha decided she would give him a call that afternoon. Tathana kept at her to call him. " Call him now, Empatha! Let's get something going!", she piped. Empatha laughed at her friend and said, "Girl, quit! I'ma call him later, I promise! Now, finish telling me about your weekend!" Tathana happily changed the subject and bragged about her new clothes and shoes, between bites of her food. Empatha ate and listened on, halfway listening, halfway daydreaming of Prince Willie.
  After she made Empatha promise to call Prince Willie and to plan a menu, Tathana went back to her trailer. Empatha cleared up the remnants of breakfast and went into her boudoir. She loved her bedroom. It was enough for her, even if it was lonely. Jezebel jumped onto the bed and Empatha smiled at her, stroking her fur. "I think it's time momma make that call", she told her cat. Jezebel purred her agreement, and Empatha picked up the card.
She dialed the number, awaiting an answer. She was about to hang up when she heard the tantalizing sound of his voice. " Al-loe?", he said in his Haitian accent. Empatha took a deep breath and said, "Hello, Prince Willie! This is..." "Empatha!", he finished for her, surprising her. "Meh am so happy you called! Meh had a dream that you called me, and now it has come true!", he exclaimed. Empatha was happy to hear that. " I was calling to see if you had any plans this weekend? Your brother and my girlfriend could join us, and I could cook something for us all!", implied Empatha. Prince Willie was all for it. "Yes, my bredren and meh were just saying we'd like to do something with you two! That sounds lovely! Meh'm sure he will agree!", exclaimed Prince Willie enthusiastically. Empatha felt good about their plans and was about to hang up with him, but he asked, " Are you free for lunch? You gave me a raincheck, remember?", he asked. Empatha smiled. "How about meh come get you right now, and we can have lunch?" Empatha told him she would meet him, at Don's Seafood in thirty minutes. Willie agreed and said, "See you in thirty minutes!"
   Empatha quickly got dressed and refreshed, then hopped in her car. She drove to Don's Seafood Hut, and there in the parking lot waited Prince Willie. As she stepped out of the car, he walked towards her, licking his lips a little. "Beautiful Empress!", said Prince Willie, taking her hand and kissing it. Empatha felt her blood pressure go up. They walked inside the restaurant and were seated. Prince Willie looked so handsome in his jacket and jeans, and Empatha kept staring at his light blue and hazel eyes. He noticed her staring, and asked, " Is everything alright? " Empatha, embarrassed from being caught, replied, "Yes! I'm sorry! It's just that you have the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen! And the rest of you ain't bad to look at either!" Prince Willie blushed as he smiled, laughing. "Thank you, darling woman!", he said, making Empatha's heart melt.
  A waiter took their orders. They both ordered the seafood salad, and would share an order of fried shrimp. The waiter brought their drinks, and Empatha and Prince Willie talked, enjoying each other's company. When the fried shrimp came, they both dug in, bumping hands. Empatha wanted to run her hands all over his body after the tingle she got, just from his hand. The way Prince Willie brought the fried morsel to his mouth turned her on. He caught her looking, then laughed. " Meh just love shrimp!", he said merrily. Empatha laughed and enjoyed the seasoned bitefuls. When their salads came, they ate them, heartily, enjoying the lump crab meat, shrimp, and crawfish. Empatha found herself really enjoying her time with Prince Willie.
  When they were done, Prince Willie left a big tip on the table, then walked Empatha out to her car. "Meh love this model", he said, looking over the 1989 Lincoln TownCar Empatha drove. Empatha, not at all embarrassed by her old car, said, " I know right! She's old, but she's dependable! I wouldn't trade her for the world!" Wheels turned in Prince Willie's head. "What if meh bought you a new car? How would that be?", he asked. Empatha was blown away by his offer, but quickly said, " No! Please, Prince Willie! I couldn't let you do that! This car does me fine!" Prince Willie was pleased at her answer. So many women would have jumped at his offer to buy them a new car, yet this exotic beauty wouldn't hear it. He made plans in his head to have her car completely redone, repainted, repaired, and refitted. Empatha was worth it.
   When Empatha told him she had to go to work, he insisted on getting together with her after she got off. "Please come see me at the club tonight! It would make me very happy to see you again!", he said, before planting a kiss on her lips. Empatha almost forgot where she was and slid her tongue into his mouth, running her fingers through his mass of blond curls. Prince Willie held her to him, enjoying her kiss, sucking her tongue. They both reluctantly had to break away from each other, before anyone got offended in the parking lot. "Empatha, meh wish you didn't have to leave me", said Prince Willie, breathlessly against her face. Empatha could see the desire and fire in his eyes and his body language, because the bulge in front of his jeans let her know.
   "I will come see you tonight, after I close the kitchen", she said, giving him one more breathless kiss, then got into her car. Prince Willie blew her a kiss and put his hand to his heart as she drove away. Empatha smiled in the rear view mirror, her heart beating wildly. She found herself anticipating the night.
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   After she got home from her lunch date with Prince Willie, Empatha was on cloud nine. She really liked him, and she knew he was testing her when he asked to buy her a car. He must have been pleased with her answer, because the kisses he gave her were unreal. Empatha stood in her shower, thinking about Prince Willie's touch.
  It was time for her to leave for work, and all she could think of was Prince Willie. Tathana flagged her down as she was leaving. " Well?", she asked. Empatha laughed and said, "It's on! I'll let you know when!", to Tathana's glee. As Empatha was about to turn out of the driveway, she noticed a fine, dark skinned brother looking in her direction. He was carrying some boxes into one of the vacant trailer homes like he was moving in. He wore no shirt and jeans that fit his strong physique perfectly. He gave a little smile and nodded his head, and Empatha smiled at him. Ooh, Lord, was all she could say.
  When Empatha arrived at the shelter, Tyler was already there. As soon as he saw her, he gave her a big smile, obviously remembering their little secret. Empatha smiled back, then quickly began to take out the ingredients she needed for the beef and vegetable soup she was planning on serving. Tyler walked up to her and said, " Good evening, beautiful! Aren't you all dolled up! Got a hot date tonight? " Empatha had indeed dressed for her meeting with Prince Willie later, because she didn't want to keep him waiting. She wore a sexy bodysuit and boots, and it fit her form perfectly. Tyler couldn't help but stare at her as she covered up with an apron.
  Empatha stirred the huge pot of soup, adding a little seasoning bit by bit. Tyler went to the storage room and brought out a box of prewrapped crackers and set them out on the line, and Mrs. Mary had made a few Sock-It-To-Me cakes, and was slicing them up for the dinner shift. Empatha could see Mrs. Mary slapping Tyler's hand playfully after he sneaked a taste of the icing, his smile so distracting. Empatha wondered what it would be like to see him away from the shelter. Surely someone as fine as him had to have a girlfriend or girlfriends, for that matter. He was too fine: light brown skin, dark brown eyes, closely cropped black hair, all of Drake's features, but more so. Tyler was epic; his muscles bulged and she could tell he took care of his body. He kissed pretty good and obviously knew how to work his tongue. He caught her staring and smiled seductively.
    "So, you didn't answer my question!", said Tyler as he walked up to Empatha. His cologne smelled so good. Empatha smiled at him, still stirring the pot, and asked, " What question?", playfully. Tyler looked her up and down, licking his lips, and said, "Dressed like that, you must have somebody waiting on you!" Empatha wondered why he cared, then said, "I'm meeting my girlfriend for drinks later!" Tyler raised an eyebrow and smirked, walking away.
   When the soup was ready, Empatha transferred it to a soup tureen and placed it on the line, next to the bread rolls and crackers. She hoped her soup would help warm up the patrons because it was a cold night, and they needed the warm food. Tyler began filling cups with hot chocolate for the children, and Mrs. Mary stood at her dessert station. People started coming in, and the line grew. Empatha happily ladled soup into bowls for everyone, smiling and chatting as she went along. A little girl smiled meekly at her and said thank you. Empatha's heart melted as the child walked away with her mother and brothers, and her eyes welled up with tears. Tyler saw Empatha's reaction and wondered what brought it on.
   That night, after everyone was fed, and their duties were done, Tyler found Empatha sitting on the back steps, smoking a cigarette. Her face looked sad but still beautiful. Tyler sat besides her and asked, "Are you okay? What's wrong?" Empatha looked at him and said, "It's just the holiday blues. Every year around this time, I just fall into a depression." Tyler listened, then asked, "How come? Why around the holidays?" Empatha took another drag of her cigarette and said, "Holidays are for family. My holidays are spent alone." "What about your family? Parents, brothers, sisters? Cousins, aunts, uncles?", asked Tyler. Empatha didn't feel like going on about her so-called family, so she changed the subject. " So, how about you? What's your Christmas like?", she asked. Tyler smiled, scratching his head. "A lot of company comes over! My mamma likes to cook a big meal, and the whole family gets together, and we all exchange gifts. Yeah, I guess you can say it's love. Nothing but love...", he said, his voice trailing. Empatha smoked her cigarette, part of her bitter at hearing how normal families still came together.
   " Well, I better get going", she said, eager to leave. Tyler followed her back inside, then wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her to him. "Too bad you're wearing that one piece", he said. " I would love to taste you again!" Tyler placed his mouth on hers and kissed her deeply, desperately trying to take her blues away, and maybe even trying to take away some of his own. Empatha's mouth was like a wonderland to him, and he wanted to stay there in it. He wondered how her mouth would feel around him. "Oh, Empatha! How I want you so badly!", he said between kisses. Empatha kept the kiss going as long as she could, fighting the urge to take things to the next level. Tyler broke away from their kiss, painfully, then said, " I'm sorry, Empatha! I have to go, now, because if I stay any longer, I'm going to have to make love to you, right here, right now!" Empatha looked at him, her chest heaving. Tyler grabbed his jacket and keys, then left the building and Empatha.
   Empatha stood dumbfounded. Tyler had riled her up, but she figured his leaving was for the best. Prince Willie awaited her, and she did not want to keep him waiting. She locked the door and walked to her car. Once inside, she fixed her face with a fresh coat of lipstick and spritzed on her perfume, not wanting to smell like another man had been all over her.
   As Tyler drove away, he cursed himself for leaving Empatha. What had this woman done to him? He looked at his watch and cursed again. His little girl had wanted him to watch Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer with her when he'd get home, and his newborn son needed diapers. Tyler quickly stopped and ran into a CVS pharmacy and picked up a few things, then headed home. Donita, his fiancée, would not be happy she had to stay home instead of partying with her girls tonight, all because he was getting home late.
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   When Empatha walked in Sak Pase', all eyes were on her. The burgundy bodysuit she had on hugged her curves in all the right ways. Every man in the place watched her greedily, even King George himself, but it was Prince Willie who watched the door faithfully until she walked in. He met her on the dancefloor and hugged her to him, his spicy cologne already turning her on. "Meh Queen!", he said happily. Empatha hugged him to her and ran her fingers through his hair before giving him a kiss. He led her to a V.I.P table, where champagne awaited.
  The remainder of the night was spent getting tipsy and having a good time with Prince Willie nibbling her ears. Empatha enjoyed her time with him, that's the only reason she hadn't slept with him yet. They went out for a late night breakfast at the Waffle House, and Empatha was sorry to leave him for home. She'd be cooking for them this weekend and couldn't wait to be with him. Before she got in her car to leave, they shared another steamy make out session, Prince Willie's tongue all in her mouth.
  When she arrived home that night, Empatha felt good, because she had a nice head from the champagne, and the food filled her up. Memories of Prince Willie's kisses lingered on her lips. As she was about to lay in bed, her phone chirped. She raised it to see Julian's number. Empatha just wasn't up for talking to him at that exact, late moment so she let it ring. As she put her head to her pillow, she imagined seeing Prince Willie's body next to hers, and closed her eyes peacefully before going to sleep.