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Chapter 85 -- Damian Delilah Mallory: the Young Solomons

Damian Stood in the morning sun.
The sun felt good on his face.
Delilah was still sleeping. He
Kissed her face and caressed 
Her belly until she awoke.
Hey my Mrs. Me. Come on babe.
We will be leaving today soon
Early afternoon. He pulled her 
From the bed. She stood up. He
ran the shower then
Headed to Molly to do the
Same. After he woke Molly he
Breached his grandfather's room.
Everything thing was set. All new
Set-up large bed prepared, dressers
Lamps. The regal room was ready
For respite including a small sunk-in 
Living room. Dolly and Molly were
Fresh from the rejuvenating showers.
"It looks so pretty in the sun light."
Damian turned to face them both
 standing  at the entrance of the
 large room they recently decorated. 
Molly stood behind Dolly. 
"Yeah I looks good, we did a good job 
Decorating." He responded.
Are we there or what?" Molly grew
Flustered. Damian said, "Yeah, we
On the move and enabled his Phone
Called the Limo driver heading for
The front door.  They stood waiting 
For the limousine which arrived 
Not long after. "Adonis 
And Nishi will be with us also."
They rode for a short while to
To his parents residence and 
Collected Adonis and Manisha.
Afterwards the ride was 15 minutes 
To the airport. "We're Flying 
commercial" Damian Notified them.
Adonis said, "CJ will meet us in
Trini."  They boarded the plane 
Only an hour after arrival.
Everybody packed overnight Bags.
The flight was moderately quick
No incidents. The air fresh the people 
Kind and their fast food and burgers
We're better. 
They Arrived in Trinidad by
Sunset.  CJ saw them before they
Saw him. He approached. 
"Hey family" he said
As they all embraced Him.
They left for the elder 
Dashim Hakim's residense. Upon 
Arrival at the beautiful modestly
Kept villa CJ knocked on the
Heavy wooden door. 
Uncle Preston oldest son Preston Junior 
greeted them at the entrance. Their  
Grandfather emerged from a 
back room. CJ and Damian Commented 
about the appearance of interior 
Of the place, Now unfurnished.
 CJ remarked, "Looks like
The place has already been
Packed away. We came hoping 
To be of help." There were boxes
To one side.  Uncle Preston added
"We sold much of his things."
Uncle Fabian Uncle Kelden and Uncle
Rodney were there as well. 
Grand  had his luggage waiting 
By the front door. The happy
Distinguished Old man uttered,
"I have just one bag.  I'm Ready
To leave now."  Uncle Preston 
Said, "Dad let them rest first
Before they start the journey."

 Molly and Dolly found 
Seats near Grandfather Hakim.
While Manisha sat with CJ.
Adonis sat with Uncle Fabian.
They all sat on folding chairs 
Just talking the time away.
"Grand what are your plans for
This place now?" Adonis asked.
"I am renting it." He arched his
Brow confidently. They talked 
 about weather
Differences between Trinidad 
And Virginia. "There are new
sites to visit in Virginia." Damian 
Volunteered. Two hours passed 
 As Grandfather Hakim became 
Restless. "This old man is ready
To go NOW! Have some 
Consideration Offspring!
Chatter dissipated only silence
as GrandDad stood and 
headed to The door. Damian responded
Picking up his Grandfather's 
Large suitcase. "Ok GrandDad 
We are Leaving We're right behind
You."  While CJ held the door 
Everybody embraced with goodbyes 
And well wishes even fist bumps.
They were on the road again 
Enroute to the airport with 
The family patriarch in tow. Dolly
Spoke, as they entered the limo
In turn, "We have your room 
Ready for you back home
GrandDad."  The older man quirked
"I'm  glad to hear it can't wait to
Rest."

Meantime back home the
Young Solomons were becoming
A reality. And 2041 was only a
Few days away DJ will began
The next phase of his existence 
In the Hakim family life. His cousin
Ricky called his phone. "Hey
Ricky what's the business." 
DJ said.  Ricky expounded we
Got a new thing going on. A 
Secret club. I want you and your
Brothers to meet us here at
GrandDad and Grandma, okay?
DJ was pensive before agreeing.

DJ Amadeus Justin and Jordan 
Rode their bikes to meet Ricky
His brothers and some of 
The cousins. Ricky was nearly 
16 years old he sported dreads
Too as did the rest of the crew.
His brothers were Julian Jafar 
Junis and Eric.  Eric was the 
Youngest of the brothers, same 
Age as Justin and Jordan. 
Ricky said, "We have gang, a crew
In the family. We call our selves
YOUNG SOLOMON. But we just 
Go by, the 'Solomons.' "You and 
Your brothers. You Solomons
DJ? Ricky removed a small 
Briefcase from his bag. He 
Said, "Look" and opened the 
Briefcase revealing two gold
Necklaces adorned with Seal of
Solomon pendants. "I have only
Two, one for you and another 
For your brother." He handed Them 
The shinning jewelry saying,
"All members wear it." DJ added
It to his attire. Amadeus did the
Same. DJ asked, "Do the adults
Know about this?  Julian said,
"Yeah Dad knows."  Ricky 
Responded,  "Then tell your father, DJ."
So next time we will meet at 
Your place. DJ and Amadeus locked
Eyes. Amadeus exhaled and
Nodded. DJ said "Yeah cuz we're 
SOLOMON, blood!" Ricky said, 
"HAKIM SOLOMON BROTHER!!
All of the Solomons repeated
Ricky's words. DJ stepped back
And embraced his brothers and
bellowed,  "DAMIAN HAKIM 
SOLOMON BROTHERS!!  Ricky
Nodded his head and said,  "Yes
Nothing Less."  DJ asked. "Are
We exclusive Ricky. Exclusive
No strangers right? Family. No
Strangers only Hakim right?
Ricky said,  "No strangers only
Us, No friends only Hakim 
Solomon Hakim Brothers!"
DJ reiterated, "BROTHERS!" The
Whole Solomon crew roared
"Yeaah! SOLOMON  young Solomon."
Brothers! HAKIM BROTHERS!"
"Solomon Solomon Solomon." They
Whispered in the cool evening 
Atmosphere. The quietest could 
Barely be heard "Solomon Solomon.
Solomon."
At that time the Hakim 
Limousine was 2 miles from the
Estate. While the Damian Hakim 
Oldests were  rushing 
Home to greet their Greatgrand
Who was to be affectionately 
Known as old Grand.  The limo
Was  half a mile away when DJ
And his brothers returned home.

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