Pertunia Lehoka

A strange and powerful force ties the soul of a new-born baby girl Jewls, to that of a five year old boy Michael, whose best friend is the girl's brother. Raised as an only daughter to a very affluent family in Sandton, Johannesburg, Jewls is spoilt the moment she enters the world and is treated like a little princess by her family and loved ones. As she grows older, she becomes even more attached to Michael, becoming one another's confidantes and biggest supporters through life, protecting each other from any and everything.

Now having blossomed into a young, astute woman, Jewls sets out to become a brilliant young attorney, earning her Master's degree through a US university. Having never anticipated falling for a guy the very first day she set foot at the US university, she was taken aback by the strength of her own feelings and intensity of the love that awakens within her soul. It appeared as if the stars and planets had suddenly aligned to bring that particular suitor into her life.

Knowing deep in her heart that she desired to be with another man and possibly belonged with him, an avalanche of feelings characterize her stay in the US, leaving her wracked with conflict.

Two extremely potent forces are at play, pulling in opposite directions, threatening to overwhelm her as she battles constantly with her feelings. On the one hand, her soul is tied to her American lover from the moment he deflowers her; and on the other hand, a strange and compelling force keeps drawing Jewls back to the kindred spirit of Michael back home.

Will she choose to remain in the US with her new love, or will she make the difficult choice and leave him? Whatever happens, hearts will be broken and Jewls is about to find out that the price of happiness can come at a heavy cost. This is a story about the conflict of the human soul and although the heart wants what the heart wants, letting go is never easy, especially for the one left behind. The ramifications of broken promises and lost love will be felt forever.

Providence is a story about seizing life and living without regret. It is about making difficult and courageous decisions at the risk of losing everything. Ultimately, this is a story about being true to who we are and who we love. The characters and events in this story are all connected by a strange and mysterious force of “soul ties” that bind the characters to one another with a love that is deeper and more intense than anything we can ever imagine. Behind every gift, every word and every touch, a bond is formed that has the potential to destroy or elevate all of the characters involved.

Who will Jewls end up with if fate has its way?