Love, Take it Off

AFTER THE END

As devastating as it was for Reus, it's the opposite for Yesenia's parents. They felt an unsettling thrill at witnessing the lifeless form of their own daughter.

In their minds, losing one child didn't sting as much; they believed that a second child's life held little value. To them, the pain of hurting someone who had risen to great heights was far more thrilling than the loss itself. They waited in the shadows, much like they had lived their lives, believing that taking lives was a necessary part of their existence.

Unbeknownst to Reus, buried beneath the darkness surrounding Yesenia's death, he directed his hatred toward Zyquavious. He believed that his second child was responsible for the loss of Yesenia, not realizing that she had been murdered by someone sent by her own parents. They had orchestrated the tragedy without a trace of intent to kill, leaving Reus and his family to believe that Yesenia's death was a tragic consequence of childbirth.

This misunderstanding fueled a deep-seated hatred between Reus and Zyquavious, with neither knowing why the other carries such resentment. Their relationship was marked by hatred that lingered until Reus's last breath, clouded by grief and misplaced anger. However, everything shifted when Reus found solace in his grandson, a child who became a symbol of hope and love amidst the darkness.

He embraced his grandson as if he were his own child, showering him with affection and care, all while struggling to reconcile his feelings for Zyquavious. Though he couldn't bring himself to love Vious, he found a flicker of joy in nurturing the next generation, hoping to heal the wounds of the past within their family.