Orbiting

He watches every single one.

That is the situation, and it has been the situation for fourteen months, and Ananya has explained it to four separate people none of whom have understood the size of it.

He does not message. He has not messaged since the third of June last year, when he sent I don't think I can do this and then, nine minutes later, sorry.

But every story she posts, he watches. Usually within the hour. Sometimes within four minutes, which means he was already there.

His name sits in the list. Fourth, ninth, second. Every time.