Page 6 of Because You're Mine
“Okay, Sabrena… You can do this,” I whispered as I sat Indian style in the center of the circle with my spell book in hand. “Just relax.”
Flipping the book open, the pages shuffled themselves to the one I would reference for the spell. Up until now, I never thought I would be doing this, but I wanted Donovan more than I wanted my next breath. Rolling my neck from side to side, I closed my eyes and inhaled slowly. Thoughts of hurting Janelle weren’t a factor at this moment as I cleared my mind of everything but the task at hand. Once centered, I studied the page one final time before I began. Memorizing the words, I placed the book on the floor beside me and took another deep breath as I initiated the ritual.
The day is here, now is the time
By will or want, you will be mine
Reciting the chant repeatedly, I felt the moment I began to ascend. I tried to keep my breathing even, but I was getting more nervous by the minute and knew I would be panting soon if I didn’t allow myself to give in, so I did. Soaring higher, my chanting pace steadied as my legs and arms floated apart until I was in a linear position. The only thing that could be heard in the room was my mumblings and the flickering of the candle flames.
“Say his name three times.”I felt a breeze swarm around me as I heard a raspy voice speak. The voice didn’t belong to Gertrude, validating that I was succeeding in my spell.“What is the name of the man you love?”
“Donovan. Donovan. Donovan,” I chanted aloud melodically. “My love… my light. It’s only you. Now and forever.”
My heart thumped in my chest as I felt myself become engulfed by a smoldering entity. With the vial in hand, I drank the potion that was inside, knowing it was now or never to cement my desires. The taste was spicy like cinnamon, but sweet like honey. My throat began to burn while my torso ran hot. Myskin became irritated as I began to shake. I felt as if I didn’t have control over my body as my eyes rolled to the back of my head. With my neck lurching from side to side, it felt as if it were going to snap. Dropping my chin into my chest, in hopes of stopping the hurling of my head and neck, I panted lowly before feeling as light as a feather. Once I blinked the blurriness from my vision, my eyes widened at how the room had changed.
No longer was I in the attic of Gertrude’s home; I was now in Janelle’s. As I stood in the darkened corner of her bedroom, I couldn’t help but gulp as a faceless shadow hovered near Donovan. I dragged my eyeballs from the figure and watched as my best friend and the man I wanted to be with slept peacefully. Her head lay on his chest with their arms wrapped around each other. Jealousy pinged my core as I slowly and quietly made my way to his side of the bed. For a moment, I stood and watched their naked bodies, wondering if he fucked her the way he made love to me. The thought angered me, but knowing that this was almost over made me feel a little better.
If love is what you seek, love is what you shall find
Your love and emotions will change with time
It can’t be controlled, for it is not true
The one you seek is not yet bound to you
Seal with a kiss, for tomorrow is new
For when he awakes, he will come to you
With one final sip of the love potion, I let the remnants sit on my lips as I bent down and placed them on top of Donovan’s. Holding it there for a few moments, I watched as his arms around Janelle’s shoulder tightened.
Stepping back, I viewed the shadow as it covered his frame in a cocoon. Once the figure descended into his body, I watchedin horror as Donovan began to seize. He foamed at the mouth as his head shook from side to side before he suddenly shot up in the bed. Eyes wild, he looked around the hollow room before his focus landed on me. Before he could say anything, I waved, blowing him a kiss before I faded into the night.
“Sabrena,I need you to help out Team Cassie when you come back from lunch. Two of their teammates are out today, and they’re behind. I will also need you to stay over a few hours and help them with their daily report.”
Closing my eyes tightly, I took a deep breath to keep from snapping at Ralph. Today is one of the most frustrating days I’ve had at work in a long time, and I was almost at my breaking point. Staring at computer screens all day may seem easy to some people, but the shit has run its course with me.
“I swear… today will be the day I quit,” I mumbled as I moved my mouse around to wake my screen back up. “I’m not in the mood for this shit.”
Not only were the tasks required pissing me off, but I was down about the love spell. It’s been damn near three days since I performed it on Donovan, and I haven’t heard from him since. I wanted to reach out to him to see what response I would receive, but I was nervous. What if it didn’t take, and he remembers what happened at Ashley’s house? He told me he would kill me, and part of me believes he will try it if I attempt communication.
“Maybe I could call Janelle,” I spoke to myself as I reached into my bag for my phone. “I haven’t heard from her since the party.”
With shaky hands, I dialed her number and waited for her to answer. My heart thumped so loudly, I swear my colleague in the next cubicle could hear it. I hope Donovan hadn’t told her about what happened, at least not until he was mine.
“Hello.” Janelle’s soft voice flowed through the speakers.
“H-Hey friend,” I greeted nervously. “I haven’t heard from you in a few days, and I wanted to reach out. Are you okay? You sound sad.”
For as long as I have known Janelle, she’s always been a bright and upbeat person. She always stressed the importance of being thankful instead of sweating the small shit.
“I’ve just been going through a few things, Sabrena, but I’ll be fine. Donovan and I broke up, so I’m a little hurt by it.” Her voice broke, and I felt so bad for her. “One minute we were planning forever, and the next, he told me he didn’t want to be in this relationship anymore.”
“I’m so sorry,” I replied as I heard my name being called. I looked up and noticed Ralph waving me toward his office. “Maybe you should give him some time. Maybe?—”
“He told me he was in love with someone else.” She sniffled as she began to cry. I listened to her quietly as I stood and walked the short distance toward Ralph’s office. “There’s no coming back from that with me. As much as I love him, themoment he decided… to give his heart to someone else… that let me know that he and I are over.”
The thoughts in my head began to run a mile a minute from what she’d said. Had the spell worked? Was there actually someone else? The possibility of losing him to someone else made me sick to my stomach, but that didn’t mean I would go down quietly.
