Chapter 3-- Damian Hakim: the Hakim Uncles Visit

Today October crisp fall afternoon Damian incountered Papo and the Diablo cousins after school. Papo relates with The familiar customary handshake. "Hey Damian big man what's going On?" Damian grinned, "Ain't nothing Man, just chillin' juust chillin'." So Damian were with the Diablos Until CJ Julius and Jackson showed Up. Damian punched Papo, "gotta go Papo later." Papo accepted his Departure with a nod. Damian nodded In return. On the way home with their Father, Julius asked, "Aah you have Gangster friends, huh? Damian said, "Nah, that's just the Diablo cousins." Their Okay." Julius remarked, I heard kids saying stuff about them. Damian said, "it's not true." Then They were home as their father Parked the car, they entered The Apartment. Carter asked, "Damian Is that true? You are associating With the wrong people, now you Know you have to many brothers For that." Just then the door bell Rang. CJ answered, "Hey Uncle Rodney! And Uncle Savarho! Uncle Kerris! Carter Hakim welcomed his brothers "Hey Fellows how are you all doing? I was just about to have a much needed Conversation with my young Damian Here about gang affiliations. Uncle Leaned heavily on Damian's shoulder And said, "Damian in the family's Future the weight of our destiny may Fall mostly into your lap." And with Those words he poked Damian hard Into Damian's chest. I know you WILL continue your association with any Gangs. I know that! I have faith in You Damian HAKIM!! Gaurd our Future Damian. Do you agree with All that I have said, and LOOK ME IN MY EYES when you answer son!" Damian looked at him trying mightily Not to be intimidated. "Yeah uncle I.... Agree with every word." Damian Smiled in appreciation of his uncle's Words. "Good." his uncle said smiled With Damian and squeezed his shoulder.