Don't be mistakened, I'm not trying to pay tribute to my dad on children's day.
I'm just SO freaking pissed with him now.
As most people know, my parents are divorced. I have not seen or heard from my dad in years. He remarried shortly after his divorce and has 3 young children with his new wife.
And then yesterday can call me and instruct me to visit him in hospital. Ok the conversation went like this.
Him: Hello?
Me: Dad?
Him: Yes its daddy. Hey I'm in SGH now. Low platelet count like the other time (years ago).
Me: Ok.
*silence*
Him: Come visit me tomorrow, with your sis. I've got something to tell you (about his new wife).
Me: ............................ok............. (Ahh.. I wish I can say NO to him. But the bible and church teaches us to honour our parents. Obedient I will be then. )
Today got another sms from him: Buy chicken rice for me if you can.
And then 10 minutes later: Obviously none of my family members know I'm in SGH.
Like duh, who he thinks he is? WHICH family member? His new family that he is abandoning? Or the family he grew up with but disowned him because of the divorce?
I've to bear these things in mind later when I visit him.
1) Keep peace. Walk away if I get mad.
2) Listen but don't comment/advise/opinate. Just keep my mouth shut to avoid quarrels.
Update:
OK I'm back.
Things were almost what I expected.
We entered the room, and saw a strange woman there. Turned out she's the new woman in his life. So he's in the process of divorcing his current wife. I asked what's gonna happen to his 3 kids, and he couldn't answer.
What I didn't expect, he made a will, and made me the sole administrator.
I haven't seen my dad for years and now I'm holding the original copy of his will. Sure feels weird... He hasn't met me for years, how would he know I grew up sane? How would he know I wouldn't sell his flat for $2? I'm some sort a stranger to him now right? But then again, who else can he give the rights to? He fell out with everyone else. The follies a man make.... *Sigh*
One thing to do, I gotta persuade my dad to create a trust for the kids to take care of their needs. Don't know how I'm gonna do this!
Monday, October 1, 2007
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