Salut Everyone ……….
The silence was broken by my dad.
Dad, “have you lost it? I mean what strived you to say that and take such an idiotic decision?”
I have never thought that I would see such kind of side dad, I never knew it also exists.
As I have never seen him talk like this even with any of his colleague or junior.
Me, “But dad you said you would always stand with me in all my decisions.”
Dad, “Yes, I said I will support but look at what decision you made. I meant sensible and realistic decision not stupid and unrealistic one’s.”
Btw is Karen aware of this? He asked.
I hesitantly said “Yes, she is.”
My dad was like “Ok”
Dad, “What did she say, did she not guide you properly?”
I did not say anything.
He immediately called her and asked her to come in the hall.
I was worried, I did not want her to be blamed for my decision, for the first time in my life, my heart did not accept what my dad was doing, his reaction, I wanted his support in this but seems, he was all against it, my mom was not saying a word as she was not able to figure out what to say, how to say and whom to say.
Karen came, her face was dull, as if she understood and anticipated, what is going to happen.
Yes, Mr Carlson, you wanted to see me?
I wanted to say her “go run for your life”. I wanted to take her and vanish from there.
Dad, “So, Ms Karen what are your KPIs, do you remember or in these years you forgot them.”
It was rude. I felt bad the way dad asked her.
Dad, “Do Eva and Justin share with you regarding their careers and their day to day issues?”
BTW you guys, Justin is my younger brother. Who was now, so terrified that he did not start his favourite cheese bacon omlet, which he generally finishes up in about 7 minutes.
Karen “Yes Mr Carlson, they do.”
Dad, “And what are you supposed to do, when they share?”
Karen, “To guide them in the right path, make them understand the pros and cons of each of their decision and be with them when they feel stressed and inform you and Mrs Carlson.”
Dad, “Thank god you remember, because you were acting like you don’t.” (that was rude)
I interrupted and said, “She was about to share that with you but, I asked her not to, as I wanted to do this all by myself.”
Dad (angrily) “When two elders are speaking, don’t say a word in between, you already did what you had to. Christine please ask her to be quiet.”
Btw that is my Mom.
So, you had a chance to meet and know my family members’ name hahahah……
I know it is not a right time to crack silly joke.
Mom to me “Did anyone influence you to take such a blunt decision.” (Speaking slowly)
Me, “Mom, am I not old enough to take my career decisions? Don’t I have a say in my own life? can’t I fulfil my dreams in the way, I want to? Why the hell is it so difficult for you to understand and accept my decision? If I cannot do what I want to, I don’t want this life!”
Mom, (In a tone, which depicted she was worried, listening to my questions) “Baby, your life is very precious, don’t say that way.”
Me, “Don’t worry mom, I will not end my life but yes, I will not enjoy it either, it would be more like being a puppet. I wish I would have taken birth in a poor family. I wish dad would not have been this rich.”
Answer me one thing mom, “would you have ever loved dad that much if he would have accepted, your dad’s property? If he would have chosen easy way out to become what he is now rather than working hard and I know he had plenty of options but for him hard work was the only legit option. Right? How can you think being his daughter I would be happy getting everything spoon fed?
Mom could not answer as the answers were obvious.
What would have happened next? To know more, stay tuned……………
Till then Adjö…………………….