Marona's Fantastic Tale 2020

Having just experienced a traumatic incident involving a car, our canine narrator begins to reflect on her life as it flashes before her eyes. This poignant tale starts with the dog’s origins, born to a street dog and a purebred who outright despises mixed breeds. The narrator observes this contradiction as a representation of blind love, which sets the tone for her journey.

With the life experiences unfolding, we learn that she was the youngest of nine pups, a literal “Nine,” and sadly, she was soon abandoned. This unfortunate turn of events led her to roam the streets as a stray until the day she meets Manole, an acrobat. Manole graciously renames her Ana, providing her with a modest yet joyful life filled with adventures as they performed together on the streets.

For the first time, Ana feels a deep affection for a human being, which fills her with love, loyalty, and happiness. However, as time passes, she becomes introspective, realizing that her presence might be holding Manole back from chasing his own dreams. Witnessing his unhappiness fills her with sorrow, prompting a selfless decision—she runs away, believing it to be the right choice.

Left once again to fend for herself on the bustling streets, the next compassionate soul to come across her is Istvan, a devoted construction worker who, touched by her plight, offers her food daily. It is then she receives her third name: Sara. Eventually, Istvan takes a significant step by bringing her to his ailing mother’s home. Sadly, an unfortunate mishap results in Sara injuring his mother, leading Istvan to take her in as a permanent member of the family.

Though his wife initially welcomes the new pet, over time she loses interest, leaving Sara to perceive the underlying discontent in Istvan’s heart. Sensitive to their emotions, she decides it’s best to leave once again, making her way through a serene park. It is here she meets a little girl named Solange adolescente, who immediately takes a liking to her and names her Marona.

As Marona integrates into Solange’s life, she finds herself surrounded by a single mother and grandfather, both of whom are initially skeptical but gradually warm up to her presence. Fast forward a few years, and we find Solange, now a teenager, taking Marona for a stroll. In a moment of youthful carelessness, Solange ties Marona to a tree to sneak off to a party. Yet, motivated by the bond they share, Marona breaks free, leading to another unfortunate event where she is struck by a car.

In this beautifully woven narrative, the dog narrator shows us the complexities of unconditional love, loyalty, and the painful choices that come with being cherished by a human. Her journey reflects not just her growth, but also the subtle lessons of sacrifice, happiness, and the quest for belonging that resonate deeply with every creature.