At first, Sasha may have taken Karel's love for granted, using it as a means of survival. Yet, as time passed, he did come to love him in return. Sasha's heart was guarded, wrapped in the scars of past trauma, making it difficult for him to embrace others fully. But deep inside, it was clear that he cherished Karel just as much. This became apparent in the flashbacks, when they shared moments together, and though Sasha took too long to understand his own emotions, the truth was always there. As the saying goes, "You only realize the value of something when it's gone." Sasha only fully recognized his love for Karel when he thought he had lost him, and that thought shattered him.
At first, Sasha may have taken Karel's love for granted, using it as a means of survival. Yet, as time passed, he did come to love him in return. Sasha's heart was guarded, wrapped in the scars of past trauma, making it difficult for him to embrace others fully. But deep inside, it was clear that he cherished Karel just as much. This became apparent in the flashbacks, when they shared moments together, and though Sasha took too long to understand his own emotions, the truth was always there. As the saying goes, "You only realize the value of something when it's gone." Sasha only fully recognized his love for Karel when he thought he had lost him, and that thought shattered him.