Stella and Vivo walked together for a while.
Pretty soon, they found themselves walking along a pier.
As they were walking, Stella asked, "Quick question: How far do you think Cuba is from here?"
Vivo responded, "I'm not exactly sure. When I flew over here, it only took a couple of hours."
Stella chuckled, "I'm not surprised. Cuba is actually only 90 miles away."
Vivo was surprised again, "Really?"
He then wondered, "Wait, how do you know?"
Stella responded, "Anyone here would know that, even a five-year-old."
Vivo felt slightly insulted.
Stella then asked, "But how would a five-year-old know, you may ask?
Vivo looked at her with slight confusion.
Stella then stopped.
"That's how."
Vivo turned to where she looked.
He silently gasped.
It was a giant concrete landmark.
It was painted different streaks of colors.
There were painted words on it as well.
But what truly stood put the most to Vivo were the words that read '90 miles to Cuba'.
Stella said, "This is the Southernmost Point. A special landmark to remind us just how close we are the Cuba...And not just culturally."
Vivo looked at her, "What do you mean?"
Stella said, "You see, Vivo, a very long time ago, when Cuba was under an unfair rule, Cuban exiles travelled all the way from Cuba in search of freedom...and their journey took brought them here, in Key West. Soon, Cuban culture became a special part of Key West."
Vivo didn't know how to respond to that.
He looked back at the Southernmost Point.
Vivo just slowly walked up to it.
He then slowly put his paw right on it.
Vivo felt like...he was touching Cuba.
He never realized that all the time he spent in Key West, he was also in a place that has special connections with his first home.
Stella then said, "You see, Vivo, while you aren't in Cuba anymore...you are actually never far from it."
Vivo also realized, "Which means that even though I'm now living a new life with Gabi...I'm also never far away from the great memories of my old life with Andrés."
Stella responded, "That's right."
Vivo then climbed on top of the landmark with Stella.
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Vivo: Special: Nueva Casa...Nueva Aventura
FanfictionIt's time for a new life for Vivo. But he may have a hard time getting used to Key West since he's lived a majority of his life in Havana, Cuba. However, Vivo may meet some new friends that may help him adjust to his new life.
