Chapter 96 -- Damian Delilah Mallory: Boundaries Regulations and Frustrations

Date: August 2041 Members of the Damian fraternity Were relaxing in the backyard. The Soon to be 4 year olds conducted Themselves in their sandbox. The older children picniced on The grass. Amadeus DJ Damali And Desharah sat in a circle with Their twin cousins Myselah and Sedanah. They talked about Teenage issues and parents And Responsibilities. They Talked about their different ages And concluded DJ and Damali We're the oldest in the group. "Damali you're 16?!" Sedanah was Surprised. DJ volunteered, "I'll Be 16 in January." Myselah asked "How old are you Desharah?" Desharah Spoke confidently, I'll be 13 in October. So no matter that I'm the youngest." Just then Dolly called Desharah and Damali Away. Dolly lead them to the Family room with a love seat and A couch. Both kids chose to sit Together on the couch when Damian and Molly entered the Scene. In addition Sidney and His Wife called their twins in for the Discussion. After all children Were in the room Delilah began. "Kids we called this meeting Because we'd like to set some Boundaries. Some of you are Teenage girls and some are Teen guys. We want you to Conduct your Selves appropriately. I don't want to see you Fellows Entering females rooms. And Females the same with you." She continued, you all will Relate as friends and nothing More." She looked at Damali and Desharah. " Understand?" She Emphasized with a stern gaze. "Yeah" they both quickly nodded Their heads. Damali said, "Sometime can we take walks Down to the lake?" Damian said "Yeah but always keep in mind She's not even thirteen yet. Take Other cousins with you son. You are sixteen." Remember that. "You'll be friends." So those are The boundaries. If there are no other Questions then this discussion Is over. As the kids were leaving Sidney said, "they needed That." Damian responded, yeah But we'll do best to have these Meetings often." Damali approached Damian and Dolly privately. "I'll start seeing Carolie again I Don't want be untrustworthy Around Desharah. For now Any way." Damian asked, "Oh, for Now?" Dolly asked, "And what Happens then, son? Damali Plead, "well Auntiema Dad." When...when I'm nineteen Desharah she'll be sixteen." He held up his hands saying, "Yeah, I'll...she'll still be young But I think it's up...to her. Right?." I don't Wanna do anything you Don't approve of. Okay?" Molly joined the conversation Breaking it wide open. "So... What you're saying is that you Want a platonic Relationship? With her or... something else? Marriage? Damian and Dolly Were shocked now. watching Damali with the most serious Expressions. Damali was nervous He said, "No no.. well... Damian Stopped his stammering and said "Listen Damali you're my nephew Eventually I know You want to Become something more, My Son - in - law?" Damian had His arm around Damali shoulders "That's...that's good. But for now you Will be friends and she'll be 13 in October, alright." Damian Patted his back. "okay, then get Out of my sight FUTURE. SON IN LAW." Damali found DJ in The new house. He was glad to Be there out of sight. DJ asked, "So what You gonna do now Damali?" Damali said, Deshi's to young Now. Soo, Carolee Hakim! I guess She'll be my favorite cousin for Now." Desharah can become More familiar with... what's his Name." DJ burst with laughter. Damali brother his name is Tanaka. He's Hakim too. So be Easy Cuz. Brother." Then Amadeus Rammed the door with Amani. "Hey Amadeus," Damali said, "You are Becoming bolder by the Day." Amadeus had the ultimate Come back, "Waait a minnnute Da Mali, you are the boldest cuz I.know. you're one to talk. You Survived after you spoke about My sister! To my mothers and Father! Haa ha Brother in.law? Right? Amadeus shook his head "I will be bold. Probably forever! Because I'm learning from you. Damali! You're part of our family For sure now. Right DJ?". Damali Didn't want to reply. Just to top It off, Desharah Knocked at the Door. DJ opened it. Desharah's arms Were folded prepared for major Opposition. DJ allowed her to Enter. He said, "Say What you want then leave." She addressed Damali. "So I'm.. What are you going to do about Hanging out with me. Damali said "Nothing. we're still friends nothings Changed, I'll be with my Friend and you be with yours. For now, alright?" And we'll meet Back later in about a few years You'll be about sixteen or Seventeen." Okay?" Desharah's face fell a Little. DJ said, "Desharah don't Expect nothing else." "You said Your peace, now leave." he uttered as He opened the door. Goodbye Little sister." She made a solemn Exit. Birthdays came. Damian was Then 42 Amadeus turned 13 The seven advanced to 4 years old. August was quickly added to The past as September slid to Present time at last. Shadir and Matthias' birthday party was Held in the gym with children from The family. Dolly and Molly wanted It outside, similar to Godfrey's and Barry's party. But they resolved to Having it inside because of the Change in the weather The usual was done. Cake with Ice cream all the fun. Afterwards Damian treated the Newly Minted 7 year olds to Damian's Domaine billards for The day. Then let them watch Movies for the rest of the night. Time passed Swiftly. October was Apparent. weather cooled with Evidence of leafless Trees. Desharah's party was held in The early evening with The usual festivities. Grandfather And Grandma Hakim Made their Presence known with a large fancy Cake. She received hugs and kisses From everybody. Music played Late night. Damian danced With his 13 year old daughter Desharah. "You're ALMOST an Adult now." She answered, "Yeah, And I can have a boyfriend now Right?" He said, "Yeah, Tanaka." She started to protest, "But.... He said, "But but nothing." Then Damali tapped Damian's shoulder. "May I have this dance now, uncle." Damian was reluctant Then said, "Alright." And stepped aside saying, "Don't forget, I am watching."