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Chapter 8 -- Damian Hakim: the Youthful Vacation

September 2017 continues: Damian was preparing to leave his Girlfriend's house. Damian said, His farewell. Then left the Giovanni Premises. Meanwhile the Hakim Family uncles included, concocted a Crucial crucible plan to get a grip On the Damian conundrum. The Carter Hakim informed the family Of the problem child. He called All his brothers Uncle Preston, Savarho, Kerris, Rodney, Tito, Tyler and Cicero converged at the House and waited for their youngster. Lucinda was sizzling hot with anger And concern. "He's been absent Without permission for 3 days!! Ieee!!" She screamed. Julius asked, "Are you Sure he's coming back today?" Carter and Lucinda said, "we waited for Some time before we called in The enforcement." She turned to Carter saying, "where is our son, Carter?" They waited as the final hours ticked Pass, "This is some ridiculous.... then They heard the key in the lock slowly Turning. "Damian!!" Lucinda pounced First. Damian was Stunned with his Mother's welcome of hugs and kisses After she calmed a little she asked While searching his body for injury. Are you okay! Then she raged up. "WHERE! have you been Damian HAKIM!" she slammed him against the wall. She wasn't that small and he lost 3 pounds while out on a limb. " "Answer me." Damian was shocked Into a stupor, "I..I uumm I was with My girlfriend." "I was worried out Of my mind I'm your MOTHER!! YOU MAD? Why because your brother Called you.... well never mind. At This point she knocked him to the Floor. She said, " get your behind Up go to your...no go to that room And Pack your belongings you're going Away. GET UP! RISE GROWN MAN!! His uncle Tyler stepped in, late and Said, "Don't worry Son you will be Coming home. With me. For months." Damian wanted to protest. But he Couldn't. Looked around at all of them. He said, "Ma I know you're mad. You're angry I messed up. I feel Bad about it I make it up to you." She said, "No my love, we need a break For a while. We might come to Visit once you become accustomed To the Uncle Tyler's family. He has Children your age. You'll be fine." Damian asked, "For how long does This punishment last?" She said "Probably 6 months maybe more." We'll miss you Damian." Julius and The rest of his Siblings came to say Goodbye. Manisha cried, "I don't Want You to go Damian." They all embraced Him and CJ was the last. "I didn't Mean for this to happen. I love you Man." They embraced, both his Parents accompanied him to Uncle Tyler's car. Tyler said, "I don't know How much of a punishment this Will be I have 4 children 2 girls 2 boys. We have a swimming pool. A large Pool table and a game room. 3 big screen TVs. This punishment Might be summer camp for you Big man. He tapped Damian's chest Then put peddle to the floor and Sped away. Damian relaxed, wondering What It would be like. His mother, The things he wanted to say never Was said out of his mouth. "Lucinda! Oh, oh!" He told himself "I will never Make this mistake again. I love my Mother." It was 45 minutes before They arrived at the estate. Then Damian was on the property. He met all 5 0f them the mother Leresh, she introduced herself then Introduced their kids. Damian's first Cousins. "The little one is my 12 years-old Youngest daughter Londi, and our daughter 17 years-old Adrianna, their two brothers 15 Jafah And 16 years-old Danovon. Then she Said the thing Damian was Impatient To hear. "Why don't you take a look around and let Adrianna show you Your room." Damian was excited. And blown away by his immediate Destiny. Adrianna motioned For him To follow her. "I know You'll like your Room and....I think you're going to Like it here Damian." "Soo let us Know if you need something. Okay?" She left him to explore his room. "Whoa, my family. Haa! He searched The room and found interesting Trinkets some books and men's Magazines, Aah. This is all for me!" "Whaaat!" He threw himself onto The king size bed and smiled Noticing a computer and a video Phone. There was just One major Chronic worry pervading his mind. "How long will I be in paradise. Not A bad place at all." But he wanted To see His loving wardens again. The family that had him shipped Away. "Adrianna. hmm."

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