The Stern Man (Michael Afton x Reader)

22. The Contract

Time has flown by, as both Michael and Y/n had reached two years in their relationship. For their two year anniversary the couple spent the week in a lovely vacation, in Cancun, Mexico. Enjoying the food,the beach and its culture, as William and Clara would be at the estate. William was a bit skeptical, as he looked down at the papers, in which Y/n had first signed. He would read the rules he has put for her:

1. Fall in love with Michael Afton, within the year.

2. To be freed, and live the life you used to have, you must be married and given birth to two children.

3. Once you complete the two, you are free from the estate, and given five million dollars.

William felt ashamed as he placed his head on his hands, Clara took note of his emotion as she stood up from her seat to comfort her husband. She would caress his back as she said, "You feel bad that you placed these rules upon her, are you?". William would sigh as he looked up to his wife, "What was I thinking? Making her sign the contract, follow the rules and end it like nothing happened? I can't allow it". Clara would simply listen to her husband as he continued, "Y/n is actually in love with our son dear, seeing Michael so cared and loved for by Y/n, makes me happy. And realizing she also won our hearts, makes it wrong to simply end their relationship. Y/n is a very sweet young lady, I can tell she doesn't want to leave, I feel like I've pressured her too much". William was not comfortable with the contract, he felt so bothered at himself. Seeing Y/n and Michael as a loving couple, he couldn't bring himself to rip them apart once Y/n would give Michael two children, if it does occur. He would rather let Y/n choose, if she genuinely is very happy to be here with Michael along with the Afton's, there was no need to let her go. But if she also feels pressured, they would allow her to be free and live the life she had.

Clara would smile warmly at her husband as she said, "Honey, I think it's best to talk about it with Y/n, I'm sure she has her mind set on this". William would look up at his wife with some reassurance responding, "Do you think so dear?". Clara would nod as she gave him a kiss on the cheek saying, "I'm positive about it, once they return from their trip, we should talk to her".

A Week Later

Both Y/n and Michael have returned home safely from their trip to Mexico, as Clara would welcome them at the front of the mansion. William would also greet the lovely couple with a big hug and a smile. Clara would say, "Welcome home you two it's great to see you back home!", as William would also speak to them, "I see you two had so much fun! How was it?". Y/n would smile as Michael wrapped an arm around her waist responding, "It was beautiful, thank you for the opportunity to celebrate our two year anniversary". William would respond with a warm smile, "Oh it's nothing Y/n, I'm just glad you and Michael had a great time". Clara would also respond to the young lady, "You two deserved it! Look at you dear, you and Michael have been a loving couple for two years, I'd say it was good you two went to have fun". Michael would smile at Y/n as he kissed her cheek, responding to his parents, "Thank you father and mother, we made so many memories from our trip". Both Mr. And Mrs. Afton smiled at them both as the butlers would take their suitcases to their room. The couple would soon retreat to their room to rest from their flight as both William and Clara would await in the living room patiently.

A Few Hours Later

Y/n would wake up from her nap as she sat up from her bed looking down at Michael who was in deep sleep, she smiled and kissed his cheek gently as she walked out of their room. Closing the door gently in order to not wake him up, she would walk down the mansions hallways until she stumbled upon William. He would smile brightly as he spoke to her, "Y/n! Just who I wanted to see! How was your rest dear?". The young lady would smile and respond to him, "It was good thank you Mr.Afton". William would nod as he continued, "Good to hear, I need a word with you Miss L/n, me and Mrs.Afton have been wanting to speak to you about something". The young lady was a bit worried as she spoke, "Is something wrong sir?". Mr.Afton would shake his head as she offered his arm to her, "Oh no, not at all Y/n, please follow me to my office and we shall talk". Y/n would nod as she held his arm and followed him to his office in which Mrs.Aftin was already seated down patiently waiting.