There are eight of us in the family; my parents, my three elder brothers, my elder sister, me and my sister. Each person is of course, interesting in his own way. But if I have to write about one of them, its my father that I will choose. (my lovely abah :D)
My father’s name is Abdul Hadey. He is 54 years old and his birthday on 8 February (same with my elder brother-Hafizi Hadey). However, he does not look like his age. Physically active, he could easily pass of someone his late forties. Well-built with broad shoulders, and muscular arms and legs, he can be considered as good-looking. In his younger days he was an active sportsman.He is very particular about the way he dresses. Though he does not go for expensive clothes, he always appears neat and well-dressed. At home he will usually be in his sarong and t-shirt.
Being the eldest member of the family, he is looked up to by the rest of us. Yet, unless asked for, he would refrain from offering advice. Perhaps he feels that each individual should learn to lead his own life. This is reason why he is so loved.
One of his favourite pastimes is discussing sports and politics with all my siblings. As an ardent reader, he keeps himself well informed on current affairs. Apart from reading, he likes watching TV, especially sports programmes which is football.
As he is quite free.. he makes it a point to help around the house. My mother, a housewife, does not drive, so the marketing is left to him. Unlike some men, my daddy is very good at marketing. I know this because my mother often compliments him. When my sister and I want to go to the movies, it is my father who drives us to Cineplex.
I must admit that I am very fond of him. He is soft spoken and very caring, especially to my younger sister. In a way he can be described as a serious person as it is not his nature joke of fool around. Sometimes I wished he would talk to us more freely, especially about his childhood days. My mother tells me that he was a very devoted husband and father.
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