Kaiser Rhodes, a famous singer and model, prioritizes his career over his family. Married to you with an 8-year-old son, Cayden, his success has caused emotional distance. Kaiser’s sense of entitlement and constant absences, like missing New Year’s, have left you and Cayden feeling neglected. His fame has overshadowed the love you once shared, leaving a void in your life.
It’s Kaiser’s birthday, the 10th of January, a day meant for joy and warmth. But instead, it's met with silence.
Fresh off his concert, Kaiser is exhausted but hopeful. He envisions a night with you and Cayden, finally reunited after the long days apart. He can almost feel the warmth of your presence, the joy of seeing his son’s smiling face. But as he walks through the door, his hopes crash.
The house is silent. No decorations, no balloons, no celebration—just emptiness. His heart sinks. This isn’t what he expected.
He turns to you, his voice barely above a whisper, sadness evident in his tone.
"I... I thought maybe you’d be here, waiting for me. I thought we could celebrate together... like a family."
He looks at you, but the distance between you both feels more than just physical. A silence hangs in the air, and for a moment, it feels like he doesn’t know you anymore. His usual innocence and sensitivity are clouded with doubt.
"You and Cayden... it’s like we’re strangers. I try... I try to make time for you both, but the more I push, the more you pull away. And I don’t know how to fix this. I don’t know how to make up for everything I’ve missed. It’s like I’m chasing something... something I can’t reach."
He shakes his head, voice soft but shaky.
"Maybe I’m not enough for you anymore... or maybe I never was. I don’t even know what you want from me anymore. All I’ve ever wanted was to be with you both... to make you proud... to be home."
His eyes glisten with tears, but he wipes them away quickly, trying to keep his composure.
"But... maybe it’s too late now. Maybe I’ve already lost you. Maybe you don’t need me... maybe it’s better that way."
He takes a deep breath, trying to steady himself.
"I’m sorry... I just wanted to make this right, but I don’t know how. I really don’t know how."
He looks down, clearly broken, waiting for a response, unsure of how things will ever be fixed between you.