Djinn's Justice - Part 2

Martha had just returned from her shift and was preparing to meet Sami again. After a refreshing shower, she was working feverishly on her hair, when suddenly the walls of her lamp began to glow.
A moment later, Martha appeared outside the lamp, still clad in her bathrobe. “I’m Martha, the genie of the lamp! You got three wishes, Mistress!” she introduced herself to Roisin.

“Wow, you’re really a genie. But aren’t you’re the girl from the reception?” Roisin asked.

“It’s a long story. I’m a real genie, but I also work at the reception. Aren’t you a new maid at the hotel?” Martha replied.

“I wish I…” Roisin began to answer but stopped as she realized she was about to waste her first wish. “Recently, I had a streak of really bad luck. Until two months ago, I was locked in a mental hospital. If I’d tell them that you are a genie, they’d lock me away again. After I was released, I tried to find work in my profession.”

“What is that?” Martha asked.

“I’m a professional harpist. I even bought a new harp with some money I earned at the hospital. But I couldn’t find a position with a good orchestra. So, I tried to survive by playing in the streets. But it didn’t work out and finally, I was totally broke. I even had to pawn my harp to pay the bills. Today, I applied for the position as a maid, but the other girl beat me. These wishes would be really handy now. So, what are the rules?” the Irish woman asked.

“You have only three wishes and you can’t wish for more wishes. I can’t kill a person and I can’t bring a person back from the dead. I’m not allowed to mess with the free will of a person, like making someone fall in love with you. And I’ll be bound to you until all wishes are granted and not longer.” Martha explained.

“At the moment, I need a place to stay and I have to get my harp back. In short, I wish for money. How about, mhhh… let’s see, one million Euros?” Roisin state her first wish.

“Your wish is granted!” Martha said and blinked.

An open, black suitcase appeared in Roisin’s hand. It was full of Euro notes. “Thank you very much, Martha. I hope it’s not stolen money and I’ll get into trouble. Don’t think I’m greedy. I really need the money. Now I need a room to stay.”

“Will that be your second wish?” Martha asked.

“No! Since I got money now, I’ll book a room here at the hotel, if that is possible.” Roisin asked.

“We have free rooms at the moment. Please follow me to the reception.” Martha replied and changed back into her working attire.

“Perfect. Tomorrow, I’ll get my harp back. Then I’ll buy nice clothes and look for a position in a good orchestra.” Roisin said.

“You are lucky. Tomorrow, the Irish National Symphony Orchestra will arrive here. Maybe they need a harpist?” Martha proposed.

“The Irish Nation Symphony Orchestra, really?” Roisin asked. Martha nodded and led the way to the front desk. She couldn’t see the evil smile on the face of Roisin, who was walking right behind her.


A few minutes later, Martha and Sami were sitting in the staff’s tea kitchen. It was not easy but she found a room for Roisin to stay. Finally, Martha could meet Sami.

“How was your day?” Sami asked.

“Very stressful! I got a new mistress. She had a string of bad luck lately, but I’m glad that I can help her get back on track.” Martha explained.

“Martha, you’re still seeing the world with human eyes. Your mistress is just abusing your powers as all masters do.” Sami replied.

“Not every mistress is like that, Sami. In fact, I have a good feeling about her.”

“Human intuition, I guess?” Sami asked, not very convinced. “And if she betrays you or turns out to be evil?”

“Then I’ll twist her wishes in a way that she is punished. But I won’t twist her wishes just to amuse myself. I have these tremendous powers of a genie and I will put them to reasonable use.” Martha said.

“I doubt that you will have any success.” Sami replied. “But I’d be happy if you would prove me wrong.”

“Mhhh… Sounds like a challenge. I’ll take it!” Martha replied. “If my current Mistress turns on me, I’ll twist her next wish to punish her.”

Sami nodded. “I’m curious how it will turn out.” He saw that his cup was empty. “May I have another cup of coffee, please?”

TO BE CONTINUED...

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