Gigi's New Relationship, Part 2:
The story concludes in this chapter...
Gigi drove the trailer to the Crystal River Mall, and everyone walked through the parking lot, and then inside...
Zeta: Wow, this place looks like it's been deserted.
Gigi: Yes, because of this COVID virus, people haven't been out too much. Now they are slowly starting to appear in public again.
Marlin: Well, we could still explore the mall anyway.
Bradford: Yeah, let's see what places are open.
The two humanoids with their mates took a long walk after the Crystal River Mall. First, they visited the food court, to see how social distancing had affect the lines at the restaurants. Then they went to attend a painting class at Paint the Town Citrus. After that, they all separated to see places they wanted to see. Marlin and Zeta went to Citrus Sports and Apparel while Gigi and Bradford went to the Georgia Meyer Book Store. Then they got back together and went to look around the Rural King Farm and Home Store, where they saw lots of outdoor stuff, especially for farming. They passed by Putt Putt Mini Golf, too. (Zeta would've liked to play, but she couldn't because of her illness) After seeing the kitchen and bath stuff at the RSVP Market, they had all sat down on the mall benches, talking about how the walk was...
Bradford: Well, this sure was a fun walk, huh?
Gigi: (smiles) Yes, Bradford, it looks like it was.
Marlin: Apparently, my wife didn't have any problems today.
Zeta: (chuckles) Yes, Marlin, it looks like I... (suddenly feels massive head pain)
At this moment, the sorcerenie had such severe head pain that she yelled several curse words very loudly, in which some mallgoers heard, and looked at her in a very shocked manner. Gigi apologized for her sister's outburst to everyone, as she was taking her to the bathroom. Marlin and Bradford were embarrassed to be seen like this. In the women's restroom, Gigi was waiting by the door, waiting for Zeta to finish up. As soon as Zeta came out of a nearby stall, Gigi gave her an aspirin and a small cup of water...
Gigi: You may need to take this.
The sorcerenie took the pill and cup of water, and after that, the zadazzler genie said, 'I think we better get back to the trailer now.'
Zeta nodded, as Gigi walked her out of the bathroom, and back to the benches, where after telling their mates what had happened, they all left the mall, and went back to the trailer, and drove away. That night, they all went to Papa John's Pizza to get dinner, with they brought back to the trailer. Together, they all shared a big meal of 8 large pizzas, (with different toppings) cheesesticks, Cinnamon's pull apart honey buns, double chocolate chip brownies, and Mountain Dew. Afterwards, Zeta remarked, 'I think this is the one day I ate more food than Shine usually does!' Gigi and Marlin also chuckled at that joke, as Bradford looked confused. They drove the trailer to the Beverly Hills Motel. Gigi and Bradford had to rent a room there for the night, because they felt Zeta needed the bigger bed more. Zeta told them they didn't have to do that, but Gigi and Bradford had insisted that she stays in the trailer. Marlin had also called his family to let them know about Zeta's condition, and that he would be staying with her that night to comfort her. The next morning, after the two couples got a good night's rest, Gigi was the first one to check up on Marlin, and most importantly, Zeta.
Gigi: Zeta, are you feeling okay?
Zeta: Well, I'm still feeling those small headaches, along with feeling nauseous.
Marlin: Alright there, I better get you to the doctor.
Gigi: I'll be escorting you there, too.
Zeta: (stunned) Wait just a minute, Gigi, does Bradford know where you're going? Did you tell him that you're an actual genie?
Gigi: (smiles) I thought about that, little sis. I believe it would be best if I told him that in front of you two, just for support. Is that alright?
Zeta nodded, while Marlin replied, 'Bring him in.' As soon as Gigi brought Bradford inside the trailer to tell him her secret, with the sorcerenie and her husband watching...
Gigi: Bradford, let me start off by saying that the love I have for you is definitely real. There are no magic spells on feelings here. (chuckled while Bradford looked on in confusion) Anyway, here's an important secret I been keeping from you until now. I'm an actual genie with magic powers.
She shows an example of that by using her right arm to make the curtain close, just by lifting it up. Bradford was shocked...
Gigi: I hope this doesn't change what love we have for each other...
Bradford had a long pause, before he smiled, and hugged his girlfriend!
Gigi: (hugging him as well in happiness) Wow, you're willing to accept me as a genie?
Bradford: Gigi, I knew something was up with you much earlier than when you told me. You've frequently wore those same clothes even though it's not Halloween. I've also have seen you secretly using magic when you thought I wasn't looking. I was just waiting for you to tell me that, and you did. I know now that I'm willing to trust you.
Gigi: (wipes a tear from her left eye) Thanks, Bradford!
Bradford: Though, I initially didn't believe I was in a world where magical being existed, like those old sitcoms, 'Bewitched' and 'I Dream of Jeannie.'
Marlin: (laughs) Believe me, that's how I felt when I first got to know Zeta,
Bradford: (happily) I can't wait to tell my parents about this!
Gigi then tapped her boyfriend's right shoulder, and said, hesitantly, 'Um, Brad, I'm okay with telling you this fact right now, but can you wait until I really get to know your family first, before you do that? I don't know how they'll react to that just yet.' Zeta agreed, 'Yeah, I didn't know how Marlin family initially would react when they found out I was a magical being.
Bradford: Alright, I won't tell them right now, at this moment.
Gigi: That's good. I need to take my sister to the genie doctor to check out those aches and pains she's been having. I'll be back later, so would you be okay without me for a while?
Bradford: (small chuckle) Well then... (held Zeta's hand, and took out her zadazzler wand, to an amazed Bradford) ...to Zahramay Falls!
Bradford stood still in shock. This magical stuff was going to take some getting used to, but they were going to be part of this family, and once he eventually marries the zadazzler genie, it could be like this every day for him.
NOTE: The reason for Zeta's aches and pains will be revealed in the next story.
