Micheal Afton x Noah Martinez Rewritten

Old-New Place

After William's graduation from university on psychology profile, and wedding with Clara at the age of 22, Oliver went back to his hometown Sheffield, UK, after his mom was diagnosed with brain cancer. He wanted to help her and be with her in probably her last years of life.

Following his dad's steps, William also moved with his now wife to the UK, but to Oxford to continue his education there at university on engineering profile. They visited Will's family in Sheffield or Clara's family in Cardiff, Wales, from time to time.

After spending about 7 years in the United Kingdom, Oliver's mother died from her illness at the age of 69. After living in Sheffield for another year, the 3 of them went back to America, Lehi, Utah. But this time with 2 little companions, sons of William and Clara. 6 year old Terrance Alexander and 3 year old Micheal.

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After days of their trip from England to America, they finally got to their destination.

For Oliver's luck as soon as he got back, he was offered a job at an agency he once worked at when he lived there with his son, which he accepted. After cleaning and renovating their home, William got a job at an IT Company. As for Clara, she always had a job which included her passion - ice skating. Even after moving to the UK she stayed in touch with her manager and team, and eventually went to competitions representing that country.

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When William was helping his dad with stuff back at his place, Clara stayed with their children at home. Even though she shouldn't in her state, regardless, they had to start their lives in the USA over again.

As the clock showed the time around 5 pm, Clara cooked dinner in the kitchen while waiting for William to return with his dad.

Her attention was stolen by the soft sounds of footsteps. She looked and smiled as she saw her eldest son Terry standing in the doorway in his monkey pajamas, yawning and rubbing his eyes after sleeping.

C: Good evening, honey.

T: Morning mummy.

The boy walked up to a corner settee in the kitchen and sat up there.

C: How did you sleep?

T: Good! I had a dream I was a pirate and had my own parrot called Larry and we were taking over other pirate ships.

C: It sounds like you had a great time.

Terry nodded, and Clara came up to him to pat his head. Then went back to preparing the meal.

T: What are you making, mummy?

C: I'm making some noodles with chicken and spinach for dinner, is that okay?

The little boy went silent for a while as he thought of the option.

T: I think it's okay.

Terrance watched as his mom prepared the meal while playing with his plushie monkey. When water began to boil, Clara poured noddles into the pot. She prepared the chicken with spinach while Alex played with toys.

Suddenly Clara heard the front door open and close. She got a little confused as William peeked into the kitchen, where he noticed Terry playing. The woman watched as her husband ran to the boy, pulled him onto his lap and attacked him with tickles, making him laugh.

In that time Oliver came as well. He stood at the door way and just like Clara watched his son mess with his grandson.

After a few seconds Alex had enough.

T: Dad! Stop!

Terrance began to kick his dad to make him stop the tickling torture. William laughed softly at his son and placed him down on the seat.

William looked at Clara. His expression changed a little to worry. Oliver sat down next to Terrance and played with him.

W: Do you want me to finish cooking?

C: No, I'm fine, you don't have to be rude, I can cook too. A bit...

William nodded softly, still not convinced. He turned to his son and patted his head.

W: Your brother still sleeping?

Alex nodded softly as he looked up at his dad. After a few seconds Will stood up from his seat.

W: I'll go check on Mike.

C: If he's not sleeping take him down for dinner.

W: Will do.

He came up to his wife and kissed her cheek before walking out of the kitchen. As William was out of sight Clara let out a sigh before turning to Oliver.

C: Did you really have to take him on trips around the world?

The elder man looked up at his daughter-in-law.

O: Why?

C: Now he doesn't like anyone else cooking, he just wants to do it.

Oli let out a soft chuckle.

O: You should be happy about that, most of the women have to do everything in their marriage, meanwhile William helps you a lot, mostly by cooking. So you should actually thank me for raising him like that. Right, Terry?

The boy looked a little confused by the amount of words that his grandpa just said.

C: I guess I should be happy about that.

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In the evening around 7 pm, after William drove Oliver back to his place, the couple sat in the backyard while the boys built sculptures of sand in the sandbox.

The evening was nice and warm, just like it is usually on a July evening. Unless it's cloudy or raining.

The two boys with the help of a bucket and beach tools for children, built a sand castle, which they were proud of. Boys build a few more smaller and bigger castles. Later on, they played with their toy versions of dinosaurs and mystical dragons by the small city of sand, imagining they attack the citizens of the sand city.

As their parents watched their sons terrorize the poor citizens of their imagining city, Clara let out a soft sigh of worry before turning to William.

C: Do you think we made the right choice coming back to America? I mean lately it has been loud about how dangerous it gets...

W: What do you mean?

The man looked at his wife a little confused and worried.

C: You know, like last year when a few young women were killed in Utah or last month in Provo. What if that maniac who done that is still somewhere alive? I just... I just don't want anything to happen to us...

Willam took Clara's hand in his and struck it with his thumb.

W: I'm worried too, but I won't let anything happen to you nor our boys. Let's hope nothing like this happens ever again.

Will leaned in and kissed Clara's forehead to calm her down.

W: Now calm down, you shouldn't be worried. For now until everything calms down and the murderer gets caught I'll be with you to keep you safe, alright?

Clara smiled softly at her husband's support and understanding.

C: Alright.

The couple shared a soft, quick kiss before looking at the boys in the sandbox. They both let out a chuckle as they saw Alex and Micheal asleep on the sand.

C: Let's give them a bath and put them to sleep.

W: I'll take care of it.

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