Chapter 4: "Home Sweet Home"

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                          "What A Day"

                     Damion who couldn't wait to get home, opened the door and out came Mr. Charles dripping of sweat. A hard-working man who gets a job done in no time. "Evening kid... how are ya ?", Mr. Fix-It said. Damion responded whiles Uncle Joe made the statement, "Dine with us Charles.", But he was afraid he couldn't because, his wife was waiting for him at home. Damion went inside, whiles greeting his mom then, went upstairs changed and came downstairs to eat his dinner. John on the other hand, simply went to his room to rest down his brief case, as he was extremely famished. "Damion, AC's working again ! ", Damion's mother said whiles serving the food.
                        Sherran was really in a good mood, she made the one-of-a-kind Pumpkin soup, which blu-toothed her joy to Damion. "Hey mom, I met this weird guy at the store today on the way here, I mean he's a fisherman, but bro sure do love his pumpkins, he had a trolly full just to make soup.", he commented. "Interesting.", Sherran thought on. "I guess we're not the only pumpkin- loving soup eating freaks after all." Sherran concluded with her statement. Pumpkin soup originated from the Haitian culture. It is a tradition that occurs every first day of the month, into a brand new year. Occasionally, to celebrate Haiti's independence in 1804, against the French colonists. Sherran learnt the recipe from Kevin's mother years ago, in which they were really good friends. Ever since she fell in love with this masterpiece, Sherran just couldn't help but to introduce it to her beloved family.
                       Continuing on, They all sat at the dinner table then suddenly, Damion started singing a song. It went something like, "If you're feeling scared, you know that I'll be there, you don't need to fear, I'll make that disappear...." Uncle Joe told him where did he find that horrible song from, and that he sounded like a 5 year old. Without a clue, Damion honestly didn't know. He just started singing out of the blue. Meanwhiles, Sherran just took a deep breath, giving off a dejected facial reaction."I must say, boy you are really full of surprises.", Uncle Joe said. "Ring Ring Ring..." John's phone went off, as he asked both Sherran and Damion if he may be excused. " It's work, I gotta take it..." Uncle Joe said, trodding outside fashionably, whiles wearing on his million dollar suit. Just like his brother, Sherran thought on..always on the move. Damion instantly noticed something, and bolted upstairs as he had to make it quick.

                     Expensive Sugar Coat

              "Gheezus, Damion.. slow down..you're gonna hurt yourself  hunny!" Sherran bawled in concern. Damion opened a door as he sneakily entered John's room. " I knew it !",  the words that left Damion's mouth. As he picked up John's Rubi neclace that lied on the top of an envelope, written Jasper on it.. placed on his drawer. This piece of charm could probably be worth 3 properties, Damion thought on. He tried it on in the mirror and started feeling himself. Took out his cellphone to take a few snapshots. Then continued roaming the place. "Creeeekkk" the door swung open.
                    "What on earth are you doing in here !?", John questioned. As he slowly walked towards Damion, as chills shivered down his spine. The young man gulped on his spit saying, "I could explain." " There are principles Damion , never enter a man's room without consent or approval , your room is your private habitat ..Rule number 17.'', John fact checked Damion. John's pressure rised to the maximum, when he spotted the necklace dangling around Damion's neck. "Boy have you lost your fucking mind.. Takkke that off.. RIGHT NOW!", John angrily shouted. This was the very first time Damion has ever seen this side of his uncle. It was also the first time, John cursed at him as well. A few seconds later, John yucked the necklace out of Damion's trembling hands. He then proceeded to take a few deep breaths to calm his nerves, before reacting any further.

                    Afterwards, John placed his hand on Damion's right shoulder, letting him know that he was sorry , and his actions only meant tough love. "It's a cold world out there boy .. what does rule number 15 say?" John asked. "N-n -never touch, or take something that does not belong to you, or the world will t-take something valuable that belongs..to you.", Damion said. John hugged Damion letting him know that, he genuinely loved and cared about him. Next, They both fowarded downstairs as they came to an understanding. "Everything alright Boys?", Sherran asked. "Yea uhm, we were just messing.", Damion responded. John then offered to do the dishes for the night. Damion on the other hand, went back upstairs and texted Aliyah, until he fell asleep.

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