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Chapter 165--DAMIAN DELILAH MALLORY HOLANYA: Damian Chases a milestone-- part II

Date: August 10 2051 At the time Dolly Molly and Holly arrived at the restaurant most of the Hakims were there enjoying jazz melodies some relatives were on the second level l. Mama Lucinda was in the kitchen instructing and arguing with the chefs and kitchen staff. Her sister Lenae assisted her where she could and often discouraged her to no avail. CJ Julius Jackson had just arrived with Damian, Amadeus and Quads. The Triplets were following in a gold limousine. "instyle!" Dolly thought. She motioned for Nattias to press the button to release the door. Music played on low volume as the lights grew dimmer. Barry and Godfrey were first in sight to surprise Damian as he breached the threshold and everybody From the upper level watched as they all exclaimed "SURPRISE!" in unison. Damian Faked shock, "aha I knew something Was in the works, I've been hearing Whispers from you!" He pointed to Dolly and Molly. "Haha! YOU KNOW I DONT LIKE SURPRISES! I loathe them!" Dolly sassyed up to him, "I'm sorry Damian but I had help ha! My evil twin And my best friend!" She pointed to Holly on the other side of the large Heavy smoked glass table where She Damian and Molly sat. Damian Bellowed with characteristic laughter. He watched the monitor To see Cousin Dominic arriving with With his brothers and Uncle Preston With Preston Junior. Damian gasped, "He's here?!" Cousin Adriana was Behind them with her daughter. Damian turned his attention to the Door. The door slid open when Sidney Put pressure to the button. Uncle Preston was first to enter. The 6' 8" 84 years old was distinguished Dignified and a sight to behold with Long thick mostly silver and Black Kinky dreads reaching down his back. Damian Stood to embrace his uncle as the music Was turned low. "Damian! My son! Good man. Have NOT caught sight of you in a few ages" Damian lead him to their table. "YEAH uncle I've never been better. Just holding the family Tight." Preston's three wives introduced themselves. "HI Damian I'm Nydiah. Preston's first wife." She glanced To where the other two wives were about to sit. He waved slightly and smiled noticing their chosen Location near his three wives. One of Preston's other wives Reached across the smoked thick glass table, "Hello I'm Wadiki your uncles second wife. And you're Damian? True? I've heard things about you." Damian Asked, "What things have you heard?" Wadiki said, "Well small bits and notes like you have 3 wives too." Damian chuckled, "aah yeah I do. In fact there they Are beside you." With the ambiance mellow music dim Lighting Damian was in excellent spirits in time for ma Lucinda To announce, with a soft voice, "family, please I would like Your attention to present my 50 year son your cousin nephew And brother Damian! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON!" The Staff bestowed the cuisines on 5 large decorative wagons. producing one at a time. "Damian stood as the huge Cake was introduced. "Uh ooh Ma Family yall THANK YOU FAMILY I'm so.... I feel so much love here to night he spanned the Large area. Dolly approached him first with a hug and kiss. "Happy birthday. She whispered in his ear.. I love you baby." He tightened his embrace nearly suffocating her. She gasped. Damian looked to the upper level as joyous family pervaded The atmosphere. He waved to cousin Ras Madan, peering Over the golden colored banister with his brother and sister. They yelled, "Happy birthday big cuz!" He Bellowed back, "Thanks family!" Then his kids surrounded him. Damian Amadeus Was first. "Happy birthday dad. Love you dad. Live forever!" Damian Junior was next. "Happy fifty daddea!" Damian made an About face and was smothered with Justin Jordan Godfrey Barrington and all the rest that had walking ability. Damian Interrupted their well wishing, "Wait, now where are my youngest Where are all those 7 twelve year Olds. Damians! Adain Ashton!" Amari yelled, "Dad have you seen the floor the fishes there right here!" He pointed with both hands and an excited expression. Damian replied, "YEAH man" and shook his shoulder. "There are fish beneath the floor." Damian heard a husky Voice say, "Happy birthday Dad. What you giving us for our Birthday!" Abbas's eyes gleamed aided by his bright smile. Damian ruffled his hair, "aye youngster I gave you everything So far such as 12 years. Your own bank account...." The party raved on as more of Damian family wished him Well. Including Jordan Justin CJ Jackson and Sidney. Dolly Molly and Holly could not get within touching distance For most of the night. Carter Hakim dedicated a song To his son. Damian lifted his champaign glass toasting him with a non alcoholic Beverage. Uncle Preston tapped Damian shoulder. "Come Damian let's have an Uncle nephew cut up before We call it son." AS Damian began dancing Father Hakim Intervened, "I'll dance with my son this time if you don't Mind." Uncle Preston serenaded instead danced with 2 of his wives, Wadiki and Nini. Meanwhile Damian was Entertained watching his father. "Ha! Dad I'm impressed! Yeah!" Carter Hakim replied, "I see you have steps too! You do son!" Damian made a half turn a slid. Carter spun Around to face Ma Lucinda. The music changed, "ah! Slow Dance!" Dolly was Behind him and Molly and Holly were Also near. Damian Bellowed, "I SEE YOU OUT THERE DOING YOUR THING!" The calamity ended at 3 am.

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