Sandraify6

My younger brother called me one day and told me he was planning to travel abroad. He said he was telling me because I was his confidant. He asked me to keep it to myself and pray the process go smoothly. He did not want to waste money again. I promised not to tell anyone, including our parents. After he got his visa, he invited our mum to my house and broke the news to her. He asked her not to tell our dad until he had travelled and settled. Mum understood. He eventually travelled. A few weeks later he said he had settled and secured a job. We were happy. I advised him to call our dad, explain why he kept the process private, and ask for forgiveness. His reason was that he had made two previous attempts and told our dad. Out of excitement, our dad announced it publicly. Neither attempt worked. He did not want a repeat, especially since he was funding it himself. He called our dad one Sunday afternoon. After a lengthy conversation he disclosed his location and apologised for not carrying him along. Dad simply ended the call. My brother called me afterwards. He said our dad was angry. I told him to give him time. I also called our dad, explained the situation, and pleaded for forgiveness. Our dad would not have it. He felt we had insulted him, taken him for a granted, and deliberately sidelined him. He even accused us of planning everything with Mum. Recently my brother sent money for me to buy medication for our parents. I bought the drugs and told them the money came from him. Dad rejected the drugs. He said he would not take them until my younger brother apologise to him traditionally. And this is where we are.