Esther: A Short Story

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Esther always went back to Cuba, where the cultures and community lured her in. Jessica lives on through her grandma. This past trip. Shock tore through her when the walls that were once her home, were replaced with an open area. Her grandma’s family was thriving; it was apparent. The windows reflected the hand sewed outfits scattered all around the living room.
She entered Cuba with the ethnology of an American and left with her native language racing through her. She blended into the community, yet left an impression. One night Jessica sat near the entrance of the town with her childhood friends. They were amazed at her fun attitude after watching her spend one of her checks on drinks, dancing the night away. They experienced Americans

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