an amusing denouement, I was not expecting a flying carpet. and it gives your co-writer such a terrific start point for part two.

just a small point, you start nearly half of your new sections with the MC's name and by telling us what she thinks, sees, or does.
As we know who it is seeing or doing (as until the end she is the only character, you could just tell us directly what happens, instead of telling us April is doing it.

but a great hook, well done