The only thing I seem to associate with my dad is arguments, shouting, and drama. We grew up skint, honestly. Mum worked until late evening just to put food on the table, and Dad was always searching for an excuse to start a row. One day, we went down to the local market to buy some veg. The stallholder cracked a joke with Mum, and we were all laughing. Dad just stared at Mum with this cold, blank look, saying nothing at all.
When we got home, all hell broke loose. He yelled so loudly, the whole neighbourhood mustve heard him. Later, he hit Mum. Then there was another incidentone of Dads mates made a comment, joking that I looked nothing like my dad, that I took after Mum and hadnt got anything from him. I was twelve at the time. Not long after, Dad walked out on us, saying Mum had spoilt me.
After that, money was tightreally tight. We barely had enough for food. Dad never paid child support, and Mum just couldnt face fighting with him in court, so she had to manage everything on her own. She found another job, and while I was studying at school, I poured everything into getting into university. Eventually, I landed a job.
In the end, I got married and, finally, could help Mum out properly. Just recently, out of the blue, I got a message. It was from Dad. He wrote that he wanted to start talking again, to reconnect. Honestly, I dont know what to do. Some people say I should meet him and have a chat. But if Im being upfront, I dont really want to. I remember the day he left like it was yesterday. He feels like a stranger to me now. He doesnt bring up any happy memories. I havent told Mum about the message yet. Im just not sure what to do.
