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wrist and pulled her aside into an out of the way nook. “Honourable Mistress, you can thank me by remembering your oath to set me free after you have your second wish. Make it now, then remember your promise to set me free with your third.”
    Savi thought hard about what the second wish should be. She doubted what she wanted was possible but she looked at Adara and asked, “Can you make all this go away? Erase all this and take us back in time so that none of this ever happened?”
    Adara pursed her lips and shook her head. “That I cannot do much as I wish it possible. Please make your second wish. Then you can wish me free with your last. All you have to say is, Abracadabra. Genie, I grant you your freedom. And poof! I will be free. Say the words, Mistress. I implore it of you. Forgive me my eagerness but seven thousand long years being stuck in this bottle has made me very claustrophobic. I granted many wishes, made many people happy. Now it is my turn to live happily ever after. Please say you will grant me my most fervent desire.”
    What could it hurt to free the genie? She wouldn’t get to wish herself rich or famous, but she made a decent living. She couldn’t wish for world peace, but she doubted even the combined power of ten genies could accomplish such a miracle. And she owed the genie a huge debt of gratitude for not only freeing Mark but exonerating him. That was worth far more than all the treasure in the universe. She firmly believed in returning favours and cashing in on blessings for doing good deeds. Good deeds begat good karma.
    Savi thought hard about her second wish. She gazed from Mark to the genie, pondering what it was she wanted most. “Please restore Mark’s life to normal. Clear his record so he can get a decent job and live in any community he chooses without reprisal.”
    Adara’s forehead puckered and she tilted her head and regarded her as if looking at a mythical creature. “Such a selfless wish. Are you sure you don’t want a treasure chest full of precious gems or great wealth? With great wealth, you won’t have to care about your man’s community standing.”
    Savi thought about all the horrendous newspaper rants about supposed sex offenders, even after they’d been officially cleared of wrong doing. What was wealth without happiness and true freedom? The genie should be the first person to understand. “I’m positive.”
    Adara folded her arms and blinked. “Your wish has been granted.”
    Now for the million dollar question. “How can I be sure it is done?”
    Adara blinked them to Mark’s old job where ‘Welcome home’ banners flapped in the slight breeze and a homecoming party raged. Tables laden with chips and dips, sodas and beer and several homemade potluck dishes covered folding tables. Multi-coloured balloons flew high and merrily bounced against one another.
    The genie nudged her arm. “Go. Talk to his boss and his co-workers. Satisfy yourself.”
    Swallowing hard and squaring her shoulders, Savi tried to push her apprehensions aside. She cleared her throat and cornered Mark’s boss alone.
    “Savannah! How good to see you.” Mark’s boss smiled from ear to ear and pumped her hand. “Where’s our Mark? We’ve really missed him around here.”
    Sunshine snuck into Savi’s soul and a tremulous smile touched her lips. “Truly?”
    The man’s smile softened and he patted Savi’s hand. “Really. We’re behind Mark one hundred and ten percent. He’s a good guy. We know he could never do what he was accused of. I trust the guy with my life.”
    Savi was so happy she was about to cry. But she choked back her tears of happiness and fiercely hugged Mark’s boss. “You’re the greatest. You don’t know how much I needed to hear that.”
    The man’s gaze seemed to seek something behind her. “Where’s Mark?”
    “He should be here soon,” Adara whispered next to Savi’s ear. “Very soon.”
    “Thank you.” Savi wanted to hug the entire world she