Tag: A Day in an African Lesbian’s Life

A DAY IN AN AFRICAN LESBIAN’S LIFE 24

A DAY IN AN AFRICAN LESBIAN’S LIFE 24

‘When did you first realize you liked girls?’ Danai lazily played with Eve’s locks, raking her fingers through them and gently untangling the tangled growth, her face was soft and serene as she gazed lovingly at her girlfriend. Eve lay her head on Danai’s lap 

A DAY IN AN AFRICAN LESBIAN’S LIFE 23

A DAY IN AN AFRICAN LESBIAN’S LIFE 23

They had both just ignored the kiss after that, Danai fearing any further rejection and Eve just stalling, she knew she was ready but didn’t know what was holding her back. Danai was a beautiful girl, if she didn’t snap out of it soon, she 

A DAY IN AN AFRICAN LESBIAN’S LIFE 22

A DAY IN AN AFRICAN LESBIAN’S LIFE 22

They both changed into their skates. Eve had dragged a protesting Danai to the Festival mall rink, her cries of being unable to skate falling on deaf ears. ‘There is a first time for everything,’ Eve had told her sternly, ‘you can’t live forever in 

A DAY IN AN AFRICAN LESBIAN’S LIFE 21

A DAY IN AN AFRICAN LESBIAN’S LIFE 21

Eve’s sister, Aya, invited her for dinner Friday night, hinting on the fact that she had a few friends over for her to meet. Eve knew from past experience that when Aya used that tone of voice, she in most cases was trying to hook 

A DAY IN AN AFRICAN LESBIAN’S LIFE 20

A DAY IN AN AFRICAN LESBIAN’S LIFE 20

They met at the Open Closet party in Melville. Danai looked stunning, Eve checked her out again from the corner of her eye, taking in her shabby afro, long legs in tights and cleavage all in one swift look. ‘She looks good,’ she thought to 

A DAY IN AN AFRICAN LESBIAN’S LIFE 19

A DAY IN AN AFRICAN LESBIAN’S LIFE 19

Eve was surprised to find Azania breaking up with her didn’t leave her as sad as she initially thought it would, perhaps she had sub-consciously known it wasn’t going to last. She found herself somewhat glad that it was over. On reaching home, she had 

A DAY IN AN AFRICAN LESBIAN’S LIFE 18

A DAY IN AN AFRICAN LESBIAN’S LIFE 18

Eve knocked tentatively on Azania’s door and stepped away. She had come straight from work without calling first and hoped Azania was home. She impatiently tapped a pump on the tile and looked into the distance after another knock. Far off in the distance, a 

A DAY IN AN AFRICAN LESBIAN’S LIFE 17

A DAY IN AN AFRICAN LESBIAN’S LIFE 17

Eve couldn’t concentrate on work today, no matter how hard she tried. She fought the urge to pick up the phone and call Azania, literally pulling her hand back. She had left yesterday in anger, as soon as they had walked through the door, neither 

A DAY IN AN AFRICAN LESBIAN’S LIFE 16

A DAY IN AN AFRICAN LESBIAN’S LIFE 16

‘This tastes almost as good as you look,’ Danai said, giving Eve a long slow look as she licked the bar one chocolate milkshake off her lips. They were seated in a booth at a Panarottis. ‘You are too sweet,’ Eve smiled shyly. ‘I’m just 

A DAY IN AN AFRICAN LESBIAN’S LIFE 15

A DAY IN AN AFRICAN LESBIAN’S LIFE 15

Eve watched the outline of Azania’s face framed by the moonlight, she wanted so much to reach out and cup her cheek in her palm but stopped herself because she didn’t want to disturb what looked like a very beautiful sleep. How so lovely she