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Chapter 47 -- Damian Delilah Mallory: the Family Ten

The entire Family moved into Their new home. Bigger better Much more room which Everybody needed. As months Became years, the children Thrived and grew. Damian Junior Was 12 years old Damian Amadeus, 9 Damian Justin and twin Damian Jordan, 7 Damian Joshua, 5 Daughter Desharah, 9 Damian Godfrey and Twin Damian Barrington, 3 Damian Matthias and twin Damian Shadir, 3 The two sets of twins were Born 2 months apart. The family Discussion: Delilah and Mallory are 35 Damian Senior, 38 So far there are 10 children For all three adults. Could there Be more in store? The four Youngest brothers are all 3 years old. Twins born 2 months apart. The Family Meeting; Father Carter Hakim said, "Damian needs to do something. But he's to damn stubborn to Consider anything." No alternative Except Damian's way. 9 boys" Mother Lucinda Hakim groaned "But other men in our family Have even more than 9!" Adonis Shared his view. "But they have ten! TEN! Children. The father threw his hands Up in frustration. "Let him build his family and empire. More For Hakim reputation Dynasty And Legacy." "We should be Willing to give him the help And the assistance he needs." DJ started rounding up his Brothers, "come on Hakim we're Going to raid grandma grandpa Hakim. Come on all y'all we Hakim anything we do, we do Together!!" They went out All 9 of them walking the short Path to their grandpa and Grandma. DJ knocked Surrounded by his brothers. Salis answered. Opening the Door wide enough for them All to enter at once. Ambush Style. "Oh my Goodness look Who's here Damian Junior And Brothers." You came to visit, DJ? hmm? Come take your Jacket off. All y'all go into the Game room. Take your shoes Off relax. Mother Hakim Entered the vicinity and saw Them. "Well well I haven't seen You Damian boys in long time. Damian Junior have you been Taking care of your brothers Making sure they're not into Any trouble?" And how've you Been? Doing good in school?" He nodded, " Yeah. Grandma Everything alright?" "everyone is Fine. I'm doing good in my Studies." She asked, "Did you Boys walk here from home?" DJ said "Yeah we walked. We still live close by." And as Luck would have it, their Father was about to knock on The door. "I believe I heard a Knock." " who's there Mother Hakim tried intimidation but Damian Laughed and his voice Escaped his mouth booming. "It's DAMIAN MA OPEN UP!" She jumped before she Recognized his voice. "Damian!" You frightened us. Don't do That." She quipped while opening The door. DJ said "Hey Dad we Just decided to visit...." Damian cut him off, "yeah, Next time ask me or your mother Or Auntie and we'll tell if you Can come. You hear me? DJ said "yes Dad." "Don't just take it upon your self and leave. When you get to Be man you can do what you Want. But always remember... You represent usss." "Yes Dad." Damian spoke firmly."get your Brothers. "Yes Dad." Damian Junior made a hasty exit. In The game room DJ bellowed. Hakim! Get your self together we leaving." He hustled about, come on y'all Dominant Daddy Damian is Here, we're leaving. "Hakim get To Your feet!" Damian Junior was just like Daddy. They wrestled themselves out of Their drowsy state to deal with Their brother and father. Amadeus was the first to exit. "Hi Dad" he cheerfully greeted His father. Damian grabbed him "Hey, man what you Doin' hanging out, did you do Your homework." Amadeus Stuttered. I.. um..I'm almost Finished. He calmed himself. "What about your brothers. DJ, did you do your homework." "Yeah Dad," I'll look it over when We get home." Damian said. Then He rose his voice. "HAKIM LET'S BE QUICK ABOUT IT!!" WE HAKIM!! all 9 boys Joined in Saying WE HAKIM ANYTHING WE DO, WE DO TOGETHER!. They rampaged The big limousine. they Continued their chant. Hakim. Damian Hakim we Hakim WE DOMINATE. Damian Said, " we're going on a big Billards brawl." What we gonna Do once we get there Hakim?! "Damian Junior do you Remember what I said back At Grandpa and Grandma Hakim." DJ screamed "yeah Dad I remember, we Represent!. HAKIM! Yeaah! All of the Kids started the Chant. WE HAKIM ANYTHING WE DO WE DO TOGETHER! TOGETHER! WE REPRESENT! HAKIM! YEAAAH WE DAMINATE! WE HAKIM! Damian said, "Yeaaah that's right we HAKIM!! All My Sons we DomINATE!! HAKIM! The three year Olds Picked up quick. They didn't want To be left out. Who are we Godfrey, who are we Barrington?! Matthias, Shadir I can't HEAR YOU FELLOWS!! SPEAK TO ME!! The smallest Boys the 3 year Olds knew they Had to establish their Dominance before their Father. They all started Simultaneously screaming "We HAKIM DADDY" WE HAKIM." Damian Coached Them " and what do we do?" "We Dominate! Damian told The 3 year Olds. They Arrived at the place 'Damian's Domaine' he added A few more activities since Their last visit. A basketball Shot game, like the type you See at carnivals, 2 new pool Tables, A couple of big screen TVs. A juice bar with Smoothies and beer. But it Was a family establishment Damian said, "Damian Junior After you turn 13 I'll let you Come here with your cousins And your friends if you want." "If you happen to make some Friends." Damian was so Sarcastic. DJ said, "You're so Strict Dad I can't hardly manage to friends. I don't know. But Dad I'm gonna have to have a Girlfriend one day. Right." "Dad?" Damian remarked, "Yeah, You'll have more freedom Eventually."

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