Novel-novel oleh EPHAH AYUMAH

Gabby sat quietly on her bed, her eyes fixed on her hands. She took a slow, deep breath and closed her eyes, recalling how things had been for a while now. For the past few weeks, she had been working hard to understand the power inside her and how to control it. Every morning before work, she would take at least fifteen minutes to focus her mind. Gabby would sit with her legs crossed on her bedroom floor, close her eyes, and take deep breaths. Steve had taught her how to feel the energy within her, to listen to it, and not let it overwhelm her at any given time.At first, it was very hard, and whenever she tried to calm herself, she would get strange visions or strong emotions she couldn’t understand and other times she would feel as if something was calling her and pulling her to go outside.With each passing day, she had learned not to allow herself to give in. She would stay still, breathe deeply, and remind herself that she was the one in control of herself. That evening, St

She walked past a group of employees, smiling sweetly as she greeted them. When she reached her office, she paused and looked across the room. Maya was already seated at her desk, typing away. Maya looked up and gave her a small smile. Gabby smiled back, but her thoughts raced. There was something off about Maya, something she couldn’t quite explain. She had been avoiding questions, and Gabby realized that she pretended to be helpful but never asked for guidance. She had been making and receiving strange phone calls, too Gabby had seen her walk into the washroom too many times with her phone in hand. Gabby sat at her desk and stared at her screen. She remembered how Maya tried to meet with Steve alone that day, claiming that she wanted to help with the anniversary event even though Gabby was leading it. “Steve might be right; she must be up to something,” Gabby whispered to herself. Later that morning, she stood up and walked to Maya’s desk with a soft smile.“Hey Maya,

The following morning after the soul-lock ritual, Steve woke up early in the morning and headed to the company. Despite the fact that Gabby was safe now and free from Simon’s bond, he could still feel danger. He pulled out his phone and made a quick call.“Meet me at the company grounds in an hour. We need to talk,” he said.Steve called a meeting with the heads of every department, especially the security team, IT team, and facilities management team. He stood in the conference room, his face very serious and focused.“Everyone, we are going to make some changes,” Steve began.The team looked at him curiously as Steve continued.“There’s something I haven’t told you all. We were recently hit with a system breach attempt. Someone tried to tap into our company servers, but luckily, I stopped it before any data leaked.”He looked around the room, eyes landing on the head of IT. “We need stronger firewalls, tracking systems, and alerts. I want round-the-clock monitoring. There should b

“I know, I saw it in my vision,” Stooper replied. “Simon won’t stop now. The bond between him and Gabby is breaking, but it hasn’t vanished. That’s why you still feel something, Gabby.”Gabby looked at him. “What can I do? I just want all these to end.”Stooper walked to the shelf and pulled out a thick, old book. He opened it and turned it into a marked page. “There is a final step. It is something that can seal the bond with time. It will remove any chance Simon has of getting to you through your heart or your mind.”“What is it?” Steve asked.“It’s a soul-lock ritual,” Stooper explained. “But it needs to be done carefully, and it must involve someone you truly trust.”Gabby’s eyes shifted to Steve.“You mean… Steve?” she asked.Stooper nodded. “If you trust him more than anyone, then yes. His presence can protect you. But you need to be sure. This bond you share, if it’s not built on truth, the ritual won’t work.”Gabby didn’t even hesitate. “I trust him with my life.”Stooper smi

Stooper nodded with satisfaction. “Last, we are going to teach you how to block someone from entering your mind, especially Simon.”Gabby nodded. “Please, I really need that.”Stooper nodded. “Think of your mind as a house. Now close all the doors and windows and only let in who you choose.”Gabby closed her eyes and imagined it. “Now, try to speak your will aloud. Say, I block all unwanted bonds and I control my spirit.”Gabby said the words clearly. A wind passed and the trees shook.“It’s done. He won’t be able to connect with you unless you allow it.”Gabby opened her eyes and smiled.“You’ve done more in two days than most do in two months,” Stooper told her.Steve walked over and hugged her tightly. “See, I told you, it's not very hard. Gabby hugged him back. “ Yeah, I love each and every step I am taking...~~~~Days later It was a quiet evening when Steve and Gabby had just left the company after a long day of work. They decided to take a walk through a nearby park before h

Gabby thought of a quiet beach she once visited as a child. She pictured the waves, soft wind, and golden sand.“Doing it good,” Stooper said, watching her. “Now feel the energy in your chest; it should feel warm.”Gabby felt something like a soft pulse inside her.Steve stood to the side, watching proudly.“Let’s move on, stand up," Stooper said. Gabby stood slowly.“We will continue with something small. I want you to raise your hand and imagine pulling energy toward you. Something like calling the wind.”Gabby lifted her hand slowly. She closed her eyes, trying to focus. The trees around rustled, and a small gust of wind passed through the area.She opened her eyes, surprised.“Did I do that?” she asked.“You did, see? You are already making progress.”Stooper smiled.They kept practicing as Stooper showed her how to strengthen her mind, control her breathing, and focus on her thoughts fully"Now, let's try another difficult move," Stooper said. " You will have to lift this rock fr

Kenny’s mother walked in and closed the door behind her. “Soohia, that’s not how a daughter-in-law of the Dawson family should behave,” she said gently but firmly. “You shouldn’t have walked out of the party like that. People will talk about us negatively. Do you know you made things worse?”Sophia turned to her, her voice shaking. “What was I supposed to do? Stay there and smile like nothing happened while my husband embarrassed me in front of everyone? What did I do to deserve that?”Kenny’s mother moved closer and touched her shoulder lightly. “Calm down, Sophia. We will fix everything. You just need to be strong. You’re carrying his child, remember?”Sophia sat down, wiping her tears. She was shaking. “He doesn’t care about that.”Kenny’s mother sat beside her. “But what did he mean when he said you two were not legally married?”Before Sophia could say anything, the front door opened again. Kenny walked in slowly, his face calm but serious. He looked at the two women, then sai

The following morning, Kenny woke up early and left the house without saying much to anyone. He drove straight to his grandfather’s house. As soon as he entered the gate, a smile formed on his face. That place always gave him peace the warmth, and family.The old man was seated outside on his usual rattan chair under the big tree in the compound, sipping his tea while enjoying the slight breeze. The moment he saw Kenny walking out of his car, he stood up slowly with a big smile on his face.“There you are, I was just about to call you!” the old man said.Kenny walked up to him and hugged him tightly. “I missed you, grandpa,” he said.“I missed you, too, boy,” the old man said, patting his back. “The dark marks are fading away really quickly, and you have added some weight,” he joked, making Kenny laugh.They both sat down under the tree.“So, how are things going? How is everything at home?” the old man said, settling into his chair, Kenny sighed. “It’s okay, grandpa, maybe complicat

Kenny still remained silent. Kenny’s mother cleared her throat and sat up straight. No one could tell that she was such a big pretender from the expression on her face.“Kenny, I just want to say how happy I am that you’re back,” she began." I have been looking for you, but you were nowhere to be seen." “Those eight months were the hardest time of my life. When I heard about the accident, I thought I had lost you forever.”Her voice broke a little, and she reached for a handkerchief from her bag. She wiped her eyes slowly, like someone truly emotional. Kenny sat there watching her, his face calm. Deep inside, he knew she was pretending. She was very excited when she heard he was dead, and she hoped he would come back again. Kenny knew it. She kept talking.“But even when you were missing, I still had hope because your child is growing inside Sophia. I told myself that at least I would still have a part of Kenny with me. That’s what gave me the strength to keep going.”Sophia shif

After getting home, Kenny opened the front door of his house and walked in slowly. The living room lights were still on, and Sophia was there on the couch, seated upright, her legs crossed, staring at the TV. She looked like the owner of the house, and nothing bothered her at all. Kenny didn’t say a word or look in her direction. He removed his shoes near the door and walked past her. Sophia turned her head slightly to look at him, but she didn’t speak. She just watched him walk up the stairs and disappear. Kenny entered his room, closed the door, and leaned against it for a second. He let out a long, tired breath, then walked to the wardrobe, took off his formal clothes, and changed into a plain white t-shirt and a pair of soft grey sweatpants. He sat on the couch beside the bed, elbows on his knees, and his hands rubbing his face slowly. Natafa's sweet face was still fresh in his mind. He imagined how sweet it would be if she were the one waiting for him in the living room ins

Still, she couldn’t forget that moment when they were so close. The way he told her to be careful wasn’t fake. She could see it in his eyes. He cared about her. But what did that mean now?She lay back on the bed and covered her eyes with her arm. “I can’t let this happen again,” she whispered to herself, “I just can’t. He betrayed me with another woman."Meanwhile, Kenny sat still in the car for a while, staring at the hotel door where Natasha had just walked in. His hand was still on the steering wheel, but his mind was not with him. He could still feel the softness of her lips. He hadn't planned to kiss her, but he couldn’t help it. The moment felt right, and his heart had taken over.He leaned back in his seat and sighed deeply. "What did I just do?” he whispered to himself.He rubbed his hand over his face, trying to calm his thoughts. He knew Natasha was angry, and she had every right to be. He had hurt her before, and even though he had his reasons, he could never erase the p

Kenny went silent, he didn’t ask any more questions after she said those painful words. He kept his eyes on the road, his hands firm on the steering wheel. Deep inside his heart, he felt a mix of emotions. He wanted to ask more, to know what was going on in her life, who Jasper really was, and if she still thought of him, but he held himself back, he didn’t want to push her too far. In the front passenger seat, Natasha shifted in her seat slightly. Her fingers played with the edge of the blanket he had given her. She was quiet, but her mind was full of guilt. She thought that maybe she had been too harsh with her words. After all, he had saved her. He didn’t have to, but he did it, and instead of her thanking him, she said mean words to him. She sighed, still wondering if he was angry now or just hurt. She turned her head slowly and threw a side glance at him, just to see how he was reacting. But the moment her eyes landed on him, she froze. He was already looking at her.Their e