87: Magic Course

Alexa I couldn’t believe that after so many years, I could finally learn magic again with Mrs. Geeny. All this time, Mrs. Gertrude had restricted the use of magic with baseless accusations. Now, without that woman, I was free to do whatever I wanted. My house was now squeaky clean with a younger maid hired to help Brenda. The fields and livestock were being taken care of by enthusiastic young caretakers. My relationship with Harlow was going well. Everything run as I hoped for. This time, I took the step I should have taken years ago. I sat across from Mrs. Geeny in the backyard of her cabin. An old spell book lay open on the mat, displaying various rituals that Mrs. Geeny had yet to teach me. “Do you still remember the basics of using ritual magic?” she asked. “Please explain it once more. I don’t want to be too arrogant. Besides, it’s been a long time since I studied this.” I clasped my hands in front of my chest. “Alright. Remember this well, Alexa. Magic is the technique of manipul