Zora wanted nourishment, so although their few months together were torrid, they were also tumultuous and exhausting for both women. Once Zora clocked that there would be no real lasting relationship with Taiye, she left, and that was that. By the time Taiye emerged from that most recent collapse into lust, or a self-delusion of potential love, she couldn’t find Timi. She called often. She left apologetic voice messages that stayed unreturned: “Hey, love, I’m sorry I’ve been M.I.A. How are you doing? Let’s catch up.” “Timmy Timz, miss you, lovey. Let me know what you’ve been up to.” “Heya,
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