The Psycho

Also known as the ex's brother. I do think it's strange for him to have such a strong negative opinion of me, given that he barely knows me, and as far as I'm aware I've not actually ever done anything to him. Other than exist of course. And have a four and a half year relationship with his younger brother. Hmm.

I used to get upset by his attitude, but I have to say, given time, and recent events, I now find the situation rather entertaining. About a year and a half ago, when I'd just come out of hospital after a severe bout of cholocystitis, I had a bit of a row with the ex regarding his child maintenance payments. He owed me a fair amount you see, as he hadn't paid me anything while I was in hospital. Anyway, Psycho took it upon himself to go round to my parents, where I was living at the time, and and get a bit, something. I wasn't there as I'd gone out to do some shopping. That's why I'd phoned the ex, hoping that he could meet me and pay this money. Anyway, the ex claimed that he was too ill to go out or something, and that he'd send Psycho around to my parents with the money.

Anyway, apparently Psycho turned up, told my parents that he'd advised the ex to pay me nothing, bearing in mind the child maintenance is for the toddler, not me. Hmm. He also claimed that the ex had taken out a huge loan, "To keep me in designer clothing". Amusing considering I've never owned a single item of designer clothing in my life. I tend to live in New Look, and Sainsbury's finest. Topshop, M&S, and Miss Selfridge at a push, but I consider them a splurge. I'm not exactly loaded. And never have been. Certainly not when I was a student, as I was for the majority of my relationship with the ex. Hmm. I'm flattered Psycho could make that error, but until last summer I considered myself queen of the frump. All my stuff was old and manky. I must confess to a splurge in H&M though, last summer. But it was very necessary. And Psycho was unaware of this. And H&M is hardly Gucci now. They do very nice clothes at H&M though.

Psycho does this though. He forms such strong but groundless opinions of people, and that makes such statements to people, and makes himself look like a complete idiot. The thing with the bailiffs for example. His shop has been hounded by the bailiffs of late as he refuses to pay the council tax, as he doesn't get waste collection at the shop or something. Anyway, when they first turned up, he called the police. And the second time they turned up, he called the police again. He also called the police when some builders spilt some oil or something on the grass in his garden. The grass in the affected area was killed you see. Naturally, the police didn't do anything about it. And they were reluctant to get involved with the bailiffs too. Bet the police dread Psycho's phone calls. Either that or they find him very entertaining. My parents and I certainly do.

He's just been in the local paper again actually, complaining about the fact that a bridge is being closed for vital maintenance and repair work. Hmm. I'm no bridge expert, but if it's in need of repair and maintenance, I'm all for them shutting it so that they can repair it and stuff. Psycho shall of course be inconvenienced by this of course, as he uses this bridge to get to work. It's closure will involve him having to take a slightly different, and slightly longer route every morning and evening. Worth complaining to the papers for of course. Hmm.

I'm just eagerly awaiting the next installment.