Ice cream shop

"You just couldn't wait to see me huh?" Kali implores.

"I miss you. Plus I have a lot to tell you." I state.

"Come on, let's find a place to sit and you can tell me everything." He places his hands on my waist and leads me into the ice cream shop.

We find a booth at the far end of the shop and cast a spell that allows no one to over hear whatever conversation we might have.

A waitress brings chocolate ice cream flavor for me and strawberry for Kali.

I waste no time to start digging into mine. I can't remember the last time I had ice cream and this tastes so good I think I'm going to have an orgasm.

"Slow down or you'll have brain freeze." Kali mumbles.

"It's so good." I moan

"Kali, what do you know about black magic?" I implore, curious about what he has to say before telling him my big secret.

"Well black magic has traditionally referred to the use of supernatural  powers or magic for evil and selfish purposes, or magic associated with the devil or other evil spirits. It is also sometimes referred to as the "left-hand path", its right-hand path counterpart being benevolent white magic." He explains.

"And the type of magic we practice in our coven would be white magic, correct?" I implore.

"Well, yeah. Our magic is mostly used for personal needs and we're forbidden to use it for selfish or destructive reasons." He answers.

"Can a person be born with black magic?" I ask curiously.

"Yes, but that is very rare and it hasn't been heard of in a long time. Most practitioners of black magic get their dark powers from a source.. like um, a dark entity. And there's always a price to pay for involving in dark magic. It's different for people who are born with black magic though, their power comes from within, from themselves and they pay no price to be able to use their dark powers. The only disadvantage being that their black magic can take over them if they're not careful and turn them into a completely different person. Changing their personality to something evil and selfish. People born with dark magic always seem to lose control at one point or the other. Their own magic taking over them, and controlling them."

He finishes and I just stare at him.

"Why do you ask?" He questions.

"Because I was born with black magic." I state simply and he goes quiet.

"Stop playing babe. Tell me the real reason you asked."

He's staring at me. I just raise my brows at him letting him know I'm dead serious.

"You know how I don't use my powers only when I need to?"

He nods.

"When I was seven years old, my magic took over me and I almost flooded our kitchen. My mom locked away half of my magic in a box. I've never used my magic at it's full strength since that day. My mom spent years teaching me control. I had a weird dream last night and I think it was the magic calling me. I unlocked the box which had my magic trapped in it and now it's back inside me. But I feel more in control now. I feel like I merged with the black magic and it has become one with me."

He's doesn't say anything but the look on his face shows he's shocked at what he just learned.

I suddenly feel a wave of regret wash over me.

I start wondering if I should have told him. What if he starts getting scared of me and doesn't like me anymore?

"Are you being legit right now Layla?" He asks in a serious tone.

I nod at him and he looks into my eyes.

"How do you know you have it under control? Have you tried casting any spells since you got the power back?"

"I destroyed the box. My mom tried to put the magic back inside and I destroyed the box in just one look. I didn't even have to recite any spells or anything. I just looked at it and I wanted it to explode, so it did." I explain. "And the magic didn't take over me while I did that, so I guess I'm fine."

"Why are you telling me this only now?" He asks.

"I just felt you had to know.." I shrug and answer.

"How's your mom, taking all this? As head of our coven, you'll be her successor when she steps down. The coven will not allow anyone with dark magic lead them." He says with worry.

"They won't have a choice. When they see how powerful I am, they won't dare object." I boast.

"Since when do you care about being head of the coven?" He questions worrily.

"Since I got my powers back. Call it a change of heart. I'm the only one who can do it. I'm the only one strong enough to protect our coven. And when it's time, I'll be ready and even more powerful to carry out my role." I say with a grin.

"This is all too much to take in." Kali states.

"I know, but you're my boyfriend and if there's anyone I need right now to help me get through this, it's you and my mom. I need you two by my side. Please tell me you understand." I say to him

"Of course I do. I'm just worried about you." He says

"You don't have to be, I've never felt better."

We finish our ice cream and Kali drives me back home.

I recall my mom asked me to meet in her room once I got back from the shop with Kali.

I walk upstairs and knock at her door.

She calls for me to come and I turn the door handle, pushing open the door.

"Hi mom."

I walk towards her bed where she's seated and see her staring at something, a picture. A picture of my dad.

"I think it's time for you to know how your dad actually died. It wasn't in a car crash..."

I stare at her unable to let any words out.

"Your dad died because of black magic."