Loud music.
Too loud.
The whole house echoed.
"KEIFER!"
Serina shouted.
"Turn that down!"
Keifer didn't listen.
He was dancing.
In the middle of the hall.
Alone.
Carefree.
Laughing.
Keizer walked in.
Face serious.
"Is this a house… or a club?"
Keifer turned.
Grinning.
"Depends on your mood, dad."
Keizer sighed.
"This boy…"
Serina walked in fast.
She switched off the music.
Silence.
Keifer froze.
"Ma…"
"Why?"
Serina crossed her arms.
"Morning… and this noise?"
Keifer smiled softly.
"Good music makes the day better."
Keizer muttered.
"Discipline makes it better."
Keifer walked closer.
Wrapped his arm around him.
"But happiness makes it perfect."
Keizer tried not to smile.
But failed.
Serina noticed.
"You both are impossible."
Keifer laughed.
"Runs in the family."
Serina shook her head.
"Go get ready."
"Breakfast is ready."
Keifer stretched lazily.
"I'm not hungry."
Serina gave him a look.
"You are."
Keifer sighed dramatically.
"Fine…"
He sat down.
Plate in front of him.
He poked the food.
"Looks healthy."
Serina smiled proudly.
"It is."
Keifer leaned back.
"I miss junk food."
Keizer spoke without looking up.
"Eat what you get."
Keifer smirked.
"Yes, sir."
He started eating.
Slowly.
Then faster.
Then happily.
"Okay… this is good."
Serina smiled softly.
"I know."
Keifer looked around.
Big house.
Perfect life.
Everything in place.
Still…
He liked keeping it messy.
Alive.
Fun.
He stood up suddenly.
"I'm going out."
Keizer looked up.
"For what?"
Keifer shrugged.
"To live?"
Serina sighed.
"At least tell us where."
Keifer walked backwards.
"Somewhere nice."
Keizer shook his head.
"No responsibility."
Serina looked at him.
"He'll learn."
Keizer nodded slowly.
"He has to."
Keifer grabbed his keys.
Stopped near the door.
Turned back.
"Ma…"
Serina looked up.
"Yes?"
"I love you."
Her expression softened.
"I know."
"Come back early."
Keifer smiled.
"No promises."
And he walked out.
Free.
Bright.
Joyful.
The world felt like a playground.
No rules.
No pressure.
Just moments.
Just laughter.
But inside the house…
Keizer looked at Serina.
"It's time."
Serina's smile faded.
"He won't agree easily."
Keizer exhaled slowly.
"He doesn't have a choice."
Serina looked at the door…
Where he just left.
Still smiling.
Still unaware.
"That joyful chaos…"
"How long will it stay?"