Morning.
Two houses.
Two different moods.
Same tension.
Jay stood near the door.
Hands cold.
Heart racing.
Jeena noticed immediately.
"You look nervous."
Jay smiled faintly.
"A little."
Jasfer looked up.
"Did you decide?"
Jay took a breath.
Deep.
Then nodded.
"Yes."
Silence.
Jeena stepped closer.
"What is it?"
Jay looked at both of them.
Her eyes clear now.
No confusion.
No hesitation.
"I'm ready."
A second passed.
Then Jeena's eyes filled.
"Really?"
Jay nodded.
"Yes, mama."
Jasfer stood up slowly.
"You're sure?"
Jay smiled softly.
"I am."
Jeena hugged her tightly.
"My girl…"
Tears slipped down.
Happy ones.
Jasfer placed his hand on her head.
Proud.
Relieved.
"Good."
"Very good."
The house felt warm again.
Filled with joy.
At the same time…
Keifer stood in front of his parents.
Calm.
But serious.
Keizer looked at him.
"Well?"
Keifer didn't hesitate.
"I'm ready."
Silence.
Serina's eyes widened.
"Keifer…"
"Really?"
He nodded.
"Yes, ma."
Keizer studied his face.
Looking for doubt.
Finding none.
"This is your decision?"
Keifer answered clearly.
"Yes."
Serina walked to him.
Held his face gently.
"You're not being forced?"
Keifer smiled softly.
"No."
"I want this."
Her eyes filled with tears.
"My son…"
She hugged him tightly.
Keizer exhaled slowly.
A rare smile appearing.
"Good."
"Very good."
Peace settled in the room.
The tension… gone.
Replaced by acceptance.
Happiness.
And somewhere…
Between two houses…
Two hearts beat the same.
No confusion now.
No running away.
No fear of losing.
Just one decision.
One answer.
One beginning.