Family Reading Night Novels & Stories

She smiled and kissed her cheek, "Of course, you guys can see daddy whenever you want. Right now, mummy wants to go home and she can't leave her three angels behind. I'm going to make everyone's favorite pasta for dinner." "Yay! Thank you, mummy!" They exclaimed and all kissed her cheeks in excitement. "But what about our family fun night?" Ella asked. "Daddy said it's today." Jade sighed, "We will have it next week Saturday. Okay?" Afterward, she led them out of their play room. When they got out, they saw Max in the living room and the children ran to him, saying, "Daddy, mummy is taking us to her house to make our favorite pasta for us."

I smiled as I leaned closer till he closed the gap and kissed me. “Ugh, come on! You said you were getting ice?” Ace gagged from the doorway, making us pull apart. We both chuckled, and Clay got two ice packs out, one for my face and one for mom’s hand. Then we continued with our family night. Makayla got the surveillance footage from the lobby and put it on the big screen for everyone to watch. My dad looked very proud of mom. Eventually, everyone went home, and Makayla said she was crashing at her parents, so it was just Clay and me. Well, and our dogs. I like knowing that there could always be future family nights, but it will always be us at the end of the night.

LENA The laughter from the garden drifted through the air, threaded with the clinking of glasses and the low hum of polite conversation. My mother had gone all out for tonight’s family gathering—caterers bustling, string lights twinkling, and guests scattered across the lawn like it was some fairytale evening. But to me, it felt like a performance, another stage where Roman and I had to play our separate roles.

We were both now sitting with our legs stretched out and a mug of chocolate in our hands. Just a perfect night. "Can I change the channel?" She asked, reaching for the remote nearby. I was watching some Discovery Channel because it was the last show we watched with Austin before he fell asleep. "Go ahead." Then she started the discovery by changing channel to channel until it stopped at a family series. I hadn't watched it, but I heard my mom, aunt, and cousins talking about it at the family gathering last month. Like the name, it's a casual event that all or most of Logan attend. Ruby, too, took part in it, as I had brought her in the first year of our dating. No one opposed our relationshi

She looks me up and down dismissively. “But at Lourdes's place we do not just playhouse there, we’re a family. When our kid's age out we do not just wish them well and point them in the right direction to stand on their own. We also set up family functions things like mandatory Sunday dinners to connect and bond with our kids, so they know that no matter what they do or where they go, they have a family and a real home. Because for some kids that are more than they ever had to start with, and that Mr. Berlusconi is priceless.”

I can’t believe he still has this effect on me after all these years. "I think that's something we need to tell them together." He said and I nodded at him with a smile. "Maybe we can do it during our weekly dinner." I said to him, and I could feel him kiss the top of my head as he nodded back, and we both turned our focus back to the television. My heart began pounding in my chest as we approached our family house. I was a bit surprised when Gavin told me that my mom already invited his parents to join us for family night. I guess my sisters couldn’t keep their mouths shut and drop hints to our parents.

I managed to sit and read for 3 hours. Oops. I rushed to our family dining room. Twice a week, on Sundays and Wednesdays, we had a family dinner. Complete with all the kids, and grandkids. Mom liked to see everyone, Dad always wanted us to check in. This time, Jac was home, and Nia was coming to dinner. I was pretty happy about Nia being even more a part of our family.

“We ask that parents attend together if possible. The children will be presenting something they’ve worked on all week.” “I’ll be there,” May said without hesitation. “Both of us will.” When she hung up, she didn’t need to look up to know Damien was watching her. “Family Day?” he asked. She nodded. “Friday.” He smiled. “Then Friday is clear.” The news broke at dinner that evening. “FAMILY DAY?” Aria shrieked, leaping off her chair. “I TOLD THEM YOU’D COME!” Aiden frowned slightly. “You told them?”

I lied. Brock clapped his hands together. “Alright, team. Listen up.” Austin didn’t look up. “Don’t call us team, Dad. Please.” “Fine, Austin. Family. Look, Angela and I talked. We want to make sure we’re spending quality time together, right?” Mom nodded brightly. “It’s important, sweetie. Family meals are crucial.” Austin snorted, a low sound directed entirely at his phone screen. Brock ignored him. “So, here’s the plan. Starting tonight, we’re having dinner at the dining table. No more plates on laps in front of the TV. Every night, seven o’clock sharp. Just an hour, all four of us. Agreed?”

Were the times I spent with my family without the drama, He made it so easy. "It's nice that you have such wonderful memories of your dad to remember. My mom and my dad were just the same, on weekends we had a family game night where we invited our friends and neighbors, and we played amongst each other. On other days we have a barbeque night and just relax. I must say, I miss them. They always manage to brighten up every place they step in. I miss them " I say truthfully. "I understand you, I feel the same way