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Chapter 87 -- Damian Delilah Mallory: the Solomon Brothers and Sisters

Date: March 2041 The weather was agreeable all Seemed well in the Damian house Hold early morning. The kids were Heading out to school. Dolly and Molly were helping the 3 year olds. This will be their first day in pre- k. The 3 year olds stayed together In the same class. Their teachers Attempted to separate them but It was futile. They refused to Be Separated. Performing tasks Eating and all activities were in their own private Group. Rather than cause a Complete meltdown the pre- k Staff Let them have their way. Nap Time, the same thing, brotherly Cohesion. Now, DJ and his clan had lunch. The Solomon ate together the Solomon associates joined Them. They managed to occupy 3 lunch tables. As they ate, students Passed by complaining and Staring. No body made any real Noise about it UNTIL.....a new Crew was afoot, strangers. Damali DJ and Ricky sat together. DJ tapped Damali, "Hey Brother You see those guys sitting at One of our tables." Damali Cautioned, "Yeah, I think we Need to speak with them, they might Be a gang too. I want them As allies." The Rival gang made the First move. Two of them were Approaching as all of the Solomon Stood as though there would be Some sick serious violence in The educational establishment. However, it seemed as though They only wanted to introduce Themselves. One teen extended His hand to Damali, "My Name Is Chu Lang Wahdien." Damali Offered a solid handshake. "I'm Damali Trech Hakim." Damali continued, "These standing Are all my brothers. We are Solomon." Chu Lang took a step Back, "Oh, we don't want a fight You. We are here to offer An alliance. We the BLACK CHINA MEN. The Hakim team teens Noticed the dreads on Chu Lang's Head. He is Chinese. He was also Black. Most of His gang had dreads And they were Chinese. Damali Nodded to Chu Lang. The Solomon Brothers Relaxed, "Alright, then we'll Discuss an alliance, Today. 5 o'clock." We live on the big estate in front Of the gated hood." Chu Lang Replied, "Me and my deputy will Be there." Then The school officials announced The end of the school day over The PA. The Solomon were growing with Alliances associates and of Course the Solomon Sisters. After the Solomon members Assembled they walked away From school primesis. Damali stopped after walking a few yards and said, "We'll have A meeting today at your place DJ, only for key gang members. You me Ricky and Chu Lang And his deputy. The Solomon Associates." He placed His hands on their shoulders You two are my good lieutenants." The meeting will be 5 o'clock Today, make sure. You Have all of your homework out Of the way. All your chores Done. No distraction." DJ asked "So Damali where were you When we were putting our gang Together, it was just me and Ricky first?" "I was staying out of town with Uncle Roman for a few months." "Why are you questioning me?" DJ and Ricky where dumbfounded DJ countered, "I can't believe this! Damali my brother! you are Becoming a dangerous Dictator!!" At this point Damali was Quite upset, Aah wait...wait one Damn minute! You're questioning Me? I know more about how to Run this getup than you!!" What THE HELL DJ!! YOU DON'T WANT ME AS YOUR LEADER?! "Tell me!". He poked DJs chest. "And I'll make my Exit!" DJ responded "Damn Damali. I didn't Mean for you to get so upset." "We just feel that you have alot Of control. That's all." "Okay You are saying 'WE' but Ricky. You ain't saying much." Add Your sense Rick." Ricky said " I'm waiting for y'all to hash it All out." Ricky said, "but I...yeah I Feel the same way." Damali slid Back with a Welcoming reply, "Alright, listen some days I might Not be around. Then you can Take over as much as...possible." "I want you both to understand I'm The oldest male of the kids in Our family. Right Rick? Ricky nodded. I'm used to being boss. But I'll let You exercise some authority." I know I seem older than I actually Am. That's because I've been Surrounded by adults most of The time learning from them And being bullied by them." DJ asked but you don't want us To question you? Damali said, "Yeah question me. I can't promise You I won't become upset." "But question me and I'll question You too." The Black China Men Veered toward their own destinations. DJ noticed their direction. "Do The Black China Men have our Address." Damali said, "They have It." They Started walking. DJ stopped. "Wait we don't have to take this Long walk. We can ride. The limo. Ricky reacted, "Yeah. That's right." Damali said, "put it in motion Brother." DJ whipped out his Phone called the Limo driver and Spoke and few words. Then Put the phone away saying, "The Limo will be here in 10 minutes." Damali said, "Good deal DJ." "Can we get that every day?" DJ replied, with a Charismatic "Of course we can." The Limousine arrived exactly 10 minutes later. The group Swiftly entered the large luxury Looming Limousine with the Rest of the Hakim kids And they Sped away toward the rest of the Promising day.

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