“Thank you.” She planted a kiss on Taiye’s forehead before saying, “I’ve had a really good and really unexpected time with you this evening, Taiye.” She scanned the floor for her discarded jeans and underwear. “I’d like to see you again, like as soon as possible.” She pulled her T-shirt over her head and stuffed her sports bra into the back pocket of her jeans. “Likewise.” Taiye stayed under the aso oke and waved shyly at Salomé as she left. She touched the warm spot where Salomé had kissed her forehead, left her fingers there as she fell asleep with thoughts of belonging with a woman like
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