Chapter 77-- Damian Delilah Mallory: the Hakim Family --Members

7 am morning time. Damian was Awakened by his father's phone Call. "Damian get out of bed, on Your feet man. We have to attend A conference at 10 this morning." Damian responded, "Right" and Sprang to his feet. He noticed Delilah still sleeping. He caressed Her cheek then headed for the Shower. Thinking of the Conference ahead, he knew That it would be a Hakim family Conference. Damian showered Had a small breakfast and left His mansion at 8:10 morning. When Damian arrived at his Parents place his father came To the door immediately. They Initiated the secret hand shake. Damian stepped inside he walked Into the family room. Where he Saw all of his brothers seated At a circular table. Carter Junior Samuel Adonis Franky-Joe Jackson Sidney Kyon Julius and Crysteph. Damian's Father uttered, "Come sit Damian I want you all to know issues Concerning our family." "First we will Be attending this meeting in a Temple 4.5 miles away from the groundbreaking Of the new temple. The temple Is immense enough to Accommodate as many as 400 Hakim family members." "The nine judges will be separate My father and a few others Members will have Skype Now I have to tell of our origins. The our family the Hakims migrated from The middle east. Actually Egypt Africa to Trinidad and Part of the Virgin Islands." The brothers were attentive no Coughs or clearing of . throat No bathroom breaks. Father Hakim watched the clock on the Wall clapped his hands and said, "Family Let's be about this." He reported, "Fellows we will be Meeting other Hakim family we Do not know. We'll discuss family Fortunes and activities, family Sizes etcetera etcetera and feel Free to add to those discussions. CJ asked, "what is the duration Of this conference?" Father Hakim said, "3 hours, is there Some where else you need to be?" "There'll be roughly 300 to 355 Family members attending. Everybody has to report on their Families lives, dealings, incidents Accidents births deaths etcetera." But our mortality rate is low." We have one hour before the Meeting begins so let's be early Franky said, "Come on make Haste already." Damian said, "Let's be quick about This family." On their way to the conference They stopped at the construction Site of the new temple. "The Projected completion date is 3 To 4 years. Hopefully it'll move Along on a quite quick quest or Even quantum leaping curiously Into the future." Carter Hakim Beamed proud of the Hakim Dynasty. Damian noticed most Of the foundation of the Temple Was already built. The building Seemed immense. Damian Asked, "what will be the height Once it's finished. The father Said, "3 stories." Father Hakim said, "Well we Spent enough time here Let's Get there." Julius said, "Yeah, we have a Particular promising purpose Presumably to promote priority Family potential." Damian knocked on the partition.. The car started forward. It was 15 more minutes before They arrived. This building was Also a good size. With tinted Glass doors. Straight ahead there Was a balcony overlooking a Huge amphitheater on both sides Of the balcony there was double Doors. Already a number of Hakim members were seated. Damian noticed a colossal Seal of Solomon on the ceiling Surrounded by numerous light Fixtures. The walls were decorated With family portraits. Father Hakim followed Damian's Gaze and said "the ancestors." Damian Responded, "I see." Skype screens also Projected from the walls. As time Progressed the members Spoke of family, Rules, transgressions and tolerance. The judges spoke of Laws and codes that were Instituted. Skype was operated For involvement of family that Weren't physically present. One law was stated that a youngster Was considered a grown-up at Age 22 young men and women Alike. And the parent had to Provide for the child until that Time. Damian smiled at his Grandfather Dashim's image on a Skype screen. As time passed The lights became brighter Giving the Solomon's seal on the ceiling A brilliant glow. The meeting Would soon be over. Damian's Father said, "afterwards we'll join In different rooms to talk about Family events and future Investments properties Marriages Births etcetera etcetera." Carter Hakim informed his sons "We have family members Representing from all branches Of the Hakim family nation." Father Hakim reminded Damian "Be sure to bring Damian Junior With us next time. These conferences Are every 3 months." Damian watched the judges Searching for those familiar 3 that visited him a few months Passed time. He located them All seated beside one another. He Acknowledged them with a nod Then he approached, "he cordially Addressed Ezekiel Amadeus Hakim He asked, "the family on these Screens...they're from different parts Of the country?" The judge said, "Yes, and from different parts of the World. But most of us are from The east coast of America." They read each of the 12 laws And stated there were no changes To the laws. The entire assembly Was given copies for their families. 15 more minutes slid by, the final Minutes had come. It was time To leave. His father tapped his Shoulder "We're leaving now Damian." They made a path Through the family members To reach the exit. Damian was Deeply relieved to be outside.