The Family Holiday Novels & Stories

before looking up at me with a mix of disappointment and exasperation… “It better be over, soon Brielle. Because your father and I have planned a family trip for Friday—a much-needed escape from this insanity that’s been plaguing our family for days now. We all need a break, and that includes you, and I’m not going to let some…some legal hiccup hold us back.” A trip, really? I wasn't expecting that. The last time we took a family vacation, I was thirteen and sporting a sleek black swimsuit, a neon swimming cap, and goggles that made me look like a miniature scuba diver. We spent a week at the beach house in Outer Banks, North Carolina, where I spent hours building sandcastles, collecting sea

Natalie asked her parents and Nicole could only look on amazed, her parents were convinced and didn't ask any further questions, her twin was unbelievable. "So, we are going on a family vacation, just a weekend thing, we will leave by Thursday and come back to the city on Sunday evening, I sent it on the group chat but looks like you guys didn't check it," Their mom announced to their amazement, Nicole exchanged a glance with Natalie who looked shocked just like her, the last time they went on a family trip was ten years ago for their sixteenth birthday and that trip had not ended well because their parents had left them there and they had been brought back to the city by the driver and thei

“Stop it, Aunty; you're the last person I would be angry with, no matter what happened. Even those who wronged me are hardly even crying. Stop crying, Auntie, the kids, and I have missed you so much.” The irony was that the kids and I ended up comforting her, every one of them reassuring her that they were not angry with her, including Elliot. After that, we had a measure of peace. The truth was that Aunty Susan was not the only one leaving the house this morning; rather, my entire family was also preparing for a vacation to one of the holiday homes in New York City for a three-day vacation. It was the perfect time to go on such an outing; it was literally our very first moment as a family,

The two family’s had always been close. Bailey Everleigh never thought too much about it until the summer that everything changed. She had been raised with her own family, and theirs was always nearby as well. They did almost everything together. She had always thought it was because both were large families. They understood the way things were done in them that people who didn’t have eight-plus kids could never.

“I would go anywhere with you. With all our Family. The first big family holiday was more than just recreation. He was a promise. A promise for many more common years. The seventh day on the Croatian island was the quietest so far. After a long day on the beach the children were exhausted. Emilia Romagna had rolled up with a book in hand, Lucas and Elias lay tight Aurora and Sophia held their hands in sleep. Luna slept peacefully in her travel chest. Alexander and Lena sat alone on the large wooden terrace of the villa, only lit from the golden light of the sunset. The sea was calm, the waves were standing out

But the Apion manor is a praiseworthy contender, especially that it is private home. Distant echoes beckon for my attention, I focus my vision beyond, and I see four figures trooping towards us. I recognise the gait of the first to be our dad and the other three are foreign. Both Mr and Miss Apion with another at their tail. Dad approaches and we all graft him into a family circle, huddling together. “Just spoke with aunt and uncle Apion, everything’s arranged. Whereas I need to drive back to the airport.” “Papa,” Joshua says, his voice small and adorably soft like fluffs of cotton. “I don’t want a holiday anymore; can we all go back home instead?”

"Mom knows she was wrong. Come home. I made a whole dinner. All your favorites." I looked at her. "What do I like?" She froze for a second. "I made roast chicken. And mashed potatoes." I smiled faintly. "I hate roast chicken and mashed potatoes. Those are Brian's favorites. I'm not going back. If you really feel sorry, sign the papers." Her tears came instantly. "Your father wants a divorce. Paulene is divorcing Brian. This family can't survive without you. Please stop making trouble." "What does their divorce have to do with me? Do you need me, or do you just need someone to take the blame? If I go back, you'll all unite against me again, right? Mom, people don't stay stupid forever. I won'

Chapter Seventy-Eight: Simple Happiness Hawkins' POV To celebrate my Mother's birthday, my wife and I's reconciliation and just celebrating life, my family agreed to go on a trip to Miami. I felt happy and excited because I haven't been with my family on a trip in a long time, too busy dedicating myself to work, and of course, because it would be our first trip as a family. Our child might not be with us yet, but once they are out, I will make sure this will happen again.

he said firmly, “Jack’s been handling things well, and I trust him to keep everything running while we’re away.” I couldn’t help but admire his determination, “And what about the kids? They’re in preschool. We’ll need to coordinate with their schedule.” Thomas chuckled, brushing a strand of hair from my face, “You always think of everything. We’ll figure it out. It doesn’t have to be long, just enough to recharge and spend some quality time together.” The idea of a family holiday was undeniably appealing. I could already picture Mabel and Miles running along the shore, their laughter filling the air as Thomas and I watched from a distance. It was exactly the kind of moment we needed after ev

Mom asked, noticing my silence. I blinked and nodded. “Yeah. Just… didn’t sleep much.” I didn’t miss how Kayden’s hand suddenly paused, his grip on the glass tightening. “Actually,” Mom began, placing her spoon down gently, “Clyden and I want to ask the two of you for a favor.” Kayden didn’t even bother acknowledging what she said. “What is it?” I asked. “We’re planning a family trip. Five days. Sounds like a good idea, doesn’t it? A chance for the four of us to bond?”