Chapter 2: The Gathering Begins

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When I arrived with my family at my my great grandparents house for the gathering I asked, "Can I stay in the car for a while and listen to music?" thinking it would be better than sitting in a house doing nothing. "No you may not. Your family is more important than music." " Ugg..." I replied in a dramatic tone. I walked as slowly as I could into the house and found the Oliver family sitting and talking as usual. I shrugged as I walked across the room. I walked over to the food line and filled my plate full. I started walking downstairs when my great grandfather caught me and said, "Will you come down and listen to tonight's story?" I didn't want to disappoint him by saying no, but I also didn't want to hear a so called lame "story"
After battling with my mind I decided to come hear the story. All the kids of the Oliver family were gathered around waiting anxiously to hear the story. I sat further back and listened.

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