Friday, January 1, 2010

He came back...for more..

It was 31st December 2009.I went out with my family that night.While we were done with our shopping,my aunt(mom's older sister aka. Ah Yi) received a SMS from my cousin(her daughter aka. Ah Zhen).Her expression changed instantly.She spoke to my mom in Teochew(a language).Eventhough I spoke mainly english,I could understand what they were saying.My grandfather(mom's father) came to Ah Yi's flat and waited at the void deck.
My grandfather was mean and greedy according to what my grandmother(mom's mother aka. Ah Mah) and my mom.He treated the family badly and always quarrel with Ah Mah often.So,he left home and led a jobless life himself.As he doesn't work,he comes after Ah Yi for money monthly or weekly..I'm not so sure..I've never seen him before but according to my mom,I saw him at my greatgrandmother's(my grandfather's mother) funeral.I was little that time so I probably forgotten about him.
Anyways,back to my story.The previous day,he had already taken money from Ah Yi.I wondered why he was back that day.So we fetched Ah Yi and her other daughter(Ah Xian) home and my mom wanted to watch them talk to my grandfather.My dad drove around the area once and I saw him,my grandfather,with his all white hair.I saw Ah Yi pointing at him furiously.I wondered why.My mom went out of the car to take a closer look when my dad parked at the carpark.I asked whether I could go with her but she said I couldn't.So my dad,Ah Mah and I waited in the car for an hour.During then,Ah Mah talked about my grandfather to my dad.I just listened.
Finally,Ah Yi ended her conversation with him and waited till he left.She came back to the car and told Ah Mah angrily to her about him.I could tell that she was full of hatred towards my grandfather.
Minutes later,my mom went back in the car and we fetched Ah Mah home.After that,We went home.
Actually,I was curious and look foward to seeing my grandfather but at the same time,I don't...