Revenge is sweet, with a sour aftertaste. (1296 hits)
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Submitted by Fat Tony <XGypsy.at.aemail4u.com> (View user info) at 2004-02-10 12:52:13 EST
First off this story is 100% true. This happened 5 years ago. I never told anyone about it because
for some strange reason I was embarrased. One day I said fuck it and it don't bother me (at least
that's what I tell myself).
My dad walked out on my mom when I was 4. I remember it like yesterday. He told me that he wants me
to look after my baby sister and that I'm the man of the house now. He gives me his ratty ass Rolex
and says be strong. I had no clue what's going on, I'm 4. My mom flipped out for a month then
took charge like a drill sargent. He never called. Never sent a card. Never nothing. I use to tell
my baby sister that he died when we went fishing. Mom took care of everything, we needed nothing.
Fast forward 24 years.
I'm at my shop, they tell me to pickup line 2 and I answer "This is Tony, how can I help you" and
all I hear is "Son? It's me, your father". We say nothing for a few minutes and we're both crying.
Had my mom been alive I'd be a lot stronger, but because she died 8 months earlier it felt good to
be called "son". All he says is "I want to see you boy" I get his information and start to make
flight arrengements.
I fly him from Philladelphia to L.A.X. first class (one way). I'm waiting at the terminal and I
don't know who I'm looking for. That's him, without a doubt, that's my father. We hug, we cry and
he kisses me on both cheeks. I feel good. I feel great. I'm still sombody's "son". We're walking
with our arms around eachother then we're waiting at the baggage claim.
I asked the obvious question. Why no phone call or letter in 23 years and 7 months? In a sorry tone
nothing sarcastic or harsh. I got a really really bad excuse and then he starts to trash talk my
mother. Had he said he's sorry. Had he said I love you. Had he manned up to what he did, the guest
room was ready, the kitchen was full of food and I was willing to accept him. But nooooo. He just
continues to slam my dead mother and give me poor excuse after poor excuse. Had he said he was
an alcaholic I'd even accept that.
I take off the stainless steel divers Rolex he gave me when I was four. New band, fully polished,
new crystal, cleaned and maintained in perfect condition.
Remember this?
How abot that! I didn't think your mother would let you keep it. Nice looking out. (hands it back)
You know you got grandchildren.
I've heard, I've heard. I been keepin tabs on you. Do you have any pictures of them?
You'll get to see them soon enough.
Yea, I can't wait to see my grandson! Woo! I can't wait.
You'll get to see them.....when you're dead. I can't wait to piss on your grave. I take off the
Rolex and toss it in his chest "stay strong"
I'm walking away. I left him stranded at L.A.X. He followed me for a little while, talking some
crap about he did the best he can. In my head I'm saying "just say you're sorry, say it". He then
starts to talk louder and called me a piece of shit. Without looking back I yell out "You're dead
to me"
It was the best money I've ever spent.
Wife, kids, baby sis waiting at the house. I tell them what happened. What could the wife and kids
say? Nothing. My sister looks at me and says "We never needed a father" We sit at the table, enjoy
the food and stay up till 5AM talking drinking and playing video games.
You need a licence if you buy a dog.
You need a licence if you're going to hunt animals.
You need a licence if you're going to catch fish.
You need a licence if you want to drive a car.
You need a licence if you want to open a business.
Any man with a hardon can make a kid.
There should be an application to have kids. Like buying a car, or renting a house.
-2 and call me a prick if you want. I just needed to share that.
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Real men don't spell check.
User Reviews
Submitted by Ltap (user info) at 2007-12-20 12:54:12 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by Velouria (user info) at 2004-02-11 10:52:48 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I didn't get to meet my real dad until I was 21. He regrets leaving my mother at 17 pregnant, but there's really nothing he can say. Luckily I never knew him before that point. I had an adoptive father that loved me like his own, so I never felt someone missing in my life like you did. Had to have sucked. But what you did was truly bad-ass.
Submitted by Sideburns (user info) at 2004-02-10 23:02:07 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
How about I +2 you and call you a prick.
-Sideburns
Submitted by Kale (user info) at 2004-02-10 21:34:44 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by FatTony (user info) at 2004-02-10 20:36:17 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Don't get me wrong. I feel like shyt about it. I wish I could have a "Daddy". God that sounded gay.
Why come into my life now? Because you're old? Because you didn't have the balls to contact me
while my mom was alive? He said "I thought you'd need money and I didn't want to loose everything
I had". He thought it was about money. He has no clue I can buy and sell him 10 times over.
The term "Mini me" was invented by sombody that seen me and my father together. It's not resemblence
I'm his fucking clone and my son is my clone. The baby pictures are scary (not because I'm ugly :P )
Submitted by Middnight_Prophet (user info) at 2004-02-10 20:03:57 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
i know how you feel, my dad is an asshole too, always talkin shit about my mom.
Submitted by danifestmestiny (user info) at 2004-02-10 19:38:10 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Words fail me.
Submitted by Heimdallsman (user info) at 2004-02-10 16:24:02 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Good for you.
I have never bought that "You have to love them because they're family" tripe. An asshole is an asshole.
I try to remember that when I deal with my own kids. I may not be the best dad, but I by god will be at every recital, school play, and little league game. I will always be there.
--HeimdallsMan
Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2004-02-10 16:23:47 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I'm fortunate.
Submitted by Herpes (user info) at 2004-02-10 16:01:49 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I would have done the same, if mine was still alive. He died when I was 8, and I was sad. I think that was because it was what all kids do when they find out news like that. The thing that pisses me off now about being sad then, is that I had never met him. He had already ditched my mom and two older siblings, and had to leave from his girlfriends house to take my mother to the hospital when she had me.
I'm very close with his side of my family, more than my mothers side. I have aunts, uncles, and cousins who remember all the good things about him, but never want to acknowldege the fact that although I and my siblings were around, he never paid a half second of attention to us.
I only wish I had the opportunity you had Tony. No, this isn't turning into an "At least he's alive and you should make amends" reply. This is me telling you to be glad that he will die, knowing his son could give a fuck less if he lives or dies. I would have loved that opportunity, especially at this point in my life. My aunts and uncles like to pass pictures around every now and then, and the resemblance is uncanny. I know I would be devestated if I had a son who looked just like me, and told me that I don't mean shit to him.
I would have loved to devestate him.
Submitted by TonyMontana (user info) at 2004-02-10 15:39:47 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Way to go man. A real man doesn't run out on his family. You're the shit.
and the person who gave this a +1 and called it a "nice read" is a prick. I'm sure you didn't write this for entertainment purposes.
Submitted by Freight_Train (user info) at 2004-02-10 15:38:36 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
I dont know what you were hoping for
Submitted by Razor (user info) at 2004-02-10 15:38:31 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
That's a level of strong that I'm not sure I possess.
Submitted by xLisaCatx (user info) at 2004-02-10 15:26:02 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
I've been through many problems as I grew up and I can relate to this. I know things will work out for you, but I could never do the same. From some of my earlier posts, I shamelessly dove deep into many years of hatred I held for my mother, most of which was duely deserved, but I have recenlty accepted her back into my life and am trying to mend our relationship which was so dearly hurt.
I never really knew my father until I received word of his death. I could just as easily hold him accountable for the twisted upbringing I saw, but I don't. I love him for the man he was, and the father he wasn't. I love both my mother and father for who they are as well as every ill thing they brought into my life intentional or otherwise. I've long since forgiven them for any transgressions, for without them I wouldn't be the person I am today.
This may sound like I'm claiming to be a better person than you, but that's not my intent. I'm saddened by your actions and your loss. I hope everything works out for the better.
Submitted by kingmob (user info) at 2004-02-10 14:53:59 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
A sad story but the ending kicked ass. Vengeance is never sad.
Submitted by William_Q_Percy (user info) at 2004-02-10 14:44:25 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by Deisangua (user info) at 2004-02-10 14:35:33 EST (#)
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Another for good measure.
Submitted by Deisangua (user info) at 2004-02-10 14:35:01 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by youarsoghey (user info) at 2004-02-10 14:15:08 EST (#)
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Slee
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Bass
Turd
Submitted by amusediniraq (user info) at 2004-02-10 13:51:53 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Awesome.
My wife's dad walked out on her family when she was a kid. It has had a tremendous impact on her life. I wish to God she could do what you did.
Submitted by Falconer (user info) at 2004-02-10 13:50:22 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by Kracka (user info) at 2004-02-10 13:25:33 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by Phinch (user info) at 2004-02-10 13:19:54 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by BloatedYak (user info) at 2004-02-10 13:19:45 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
fuck em
Submitted by Lucky (user info) at 2004-02-10 13:15:48 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Good for you.
Submitted by reallybored (user info) at 2004-02-10 13:13:57 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
P-Diddy!
(thats something my friends and I say. its means something like ,"KICKASS" or "YESSIR!")
Submitted by jimbo (user info) at 2004-02-10 13:11:58 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
You shoulda given that rat bastard the Flying Headbutt.
Submitted by potatomanjack (user info) at 2004-02-10 13:10:42 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by christos <cw.at.chriswatson.com> at 2004-02-10 13:01:27 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Nice read
Submitted by Anansie (user info) at 2004-02-10 12:59:20 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
You sucked me into your sad story like a tornado. Fuck your dad. He sounds like a piece of steaming shit.