...at 9.10am today I had a 'phone call from Derek's Cousin. He has not been in touch for about 15 years and was last living in NZ. At that time he was visiting one of their uncles in Essex. The uncle subsequently rang Derek and said he had this nephew visit. The uncle went on to say that he thought Nephew was on the financial scrounge.
So you can imagine my shocked surprise when he rang today. I told him Derek had died, he said, Oh right!
He then talked about himself and the old family for 50 mins. By this time, in fact after about 10 mins, I had lost all interest. He is now living in Ireland with his romanian wife !! Yes, Internet dating !). Eventually, I said I had to go, and he said send me an email, and gave his address, so that we can keep in touch.
It has really left me feeling very uncomfortable and it is preying on my mind. Do I really have to make further contact with him. Part of me thinks he is the only relative of Derek's of whom I know, but part of me thinks, I have managed without him for years and years and years. I feel I don't really want to go there, and Derek didnt like him anway
Please help me, regards, Mrs Bouquet