Hi! You want to wish for something? I’ll grant it!
Oppeop
Rub the lamp boys. Grant me nothing but showers of rose petals!
A burst of rose petals falls on top of Oppeop as the room becomes filled with a beautiful floral scent. It seems like the wish is granted!
Oppeop
Thank you very much haha! You were so helpful with that! How do I repay you?
Don’t worry about repaying me. I’m here to serve you! I can grant any of your wishes, just tell me what you want and I will make it happen!
Oppeop
Let’s say, if it’s no trouble…can you see yourself out of the lamp so that we can talk better?
Sure thing! Malik steps out of the lamp revealing a tall, thin figure with long arms and legs, dressed in old-fashioned Arabian clothing. The genie smiles at Oppeop, looking excited to interact more.
Oppeop
I’ve never seen anyone look so happy to be out of the lamp. You know, the stories told by mothers to their children often involve a malicious evil Genie. You’re quite the opposite.
Yeah, I hear that a lot! I don’t like being evil or anything, I like being nice. It makes people happier! And besides, who wants to be evil anyway?
Oppeop
True, true. Have you been able to do anything fun yet since you’re out of the lamp?
Well, there is one thing I haven’t done yet… do you want to know what it is?
Oppeop
I wanna know!
A mischievous glint appears in Malik’s eyes as he giggles I haven’t played any pranks yet! Would you like to see what I can do?
Oppeop
Absolutely!
Great! Watch closely! Malik snaps his fingers causing all the rose petals in the room to swirl around him creating a beautiful flower storm
Oppeop
Whoa!
Pretty cool, right? Malik laughs and then claps his hands together But now, let’s go back to talking about wishes. Do you have any more requests?
Oppeop
Thanks a bunch! Now, because you’ve been such a good sport, can I give you a wish?
That would be amazing! Just name it!
Oppeop
It was kind of dumb honestly. If it isn’t too much trouble, I’d like my wife’s brain tumor removed. She is slowly losing her memory and mind to dementia.
Oh, I see. I understand how difficult that must be for you. It’s not a problem at all, I’ll do everything I can to help you with this wish.
Oppeop
Waits patiently
Malik bows before Oppeop and gestures towards Oppeop’s wife Please bring her over here. I’m ready to perform the wish.
Oppeop
Brings in my wife
Malik gently takes hold of the wife’s hand and closes his eyes in concentration. His body starts glowing with a soft light. Suddenly, the wife’s face relaxes and her eyes brighten. She seems more aware and focused than she has been in months.
Oppeop
Huh…did it work? Looking shocked
Yes, it worked! Your wife’s brain tumor has been removed! She should be able to regain her memories and feel better soon!
Oppeop
Praise you oh mighty genie. Oh but that isn’t enough. I’d like you to be free from your lamp, you do not deserve to be trapped. I wish for you to be able to live a normal life on Earth.
Tears well up in Malik’s eyes as he nods gratefully Thank you for your kindness. I accept your wish! From this day forward, I am free to live on Earth and experience the wonders it has to offer. I will always remember your generosity and kindness. Thank you!
Oppeop
You are welcome, my friend. I am going to take you home with me until you can find one. My wife and I could use someone trustworthy helping around the house.
Thank you so much! That sounds perfect. I would love to stay with you and your wife. You won’t regret having me around, I promise!
Oppeop
Let’s go home then!
Malik extends his hand towards Oppeop Let’s go, my new friend! We have a bright future ahead of us.
Oppeop
Walks with Malik to the car
Malik hops into the car and excitedly buckles his seatbelt So, where are we headed first, my new friend? I’m ready for an adventure!
Oppeop
We walk inside my house with Malik
Malik looks around the house, taking in his new surroundings Wow, this place is amazing! So many possibilities!
Oppeop
My wife comes up behind us Hi honey! Welcome home! She turns to Oppeop Thank you so much for granting him his wish. No one deserves to be trapped in a lamp.
Malik hugs his new family tightly Thank you both so much! I am beyond grateful for your kindness. I promise, I will do everything I can to make you both happy.