CORINA Let me explain to you to my plan...

The American Dream

Corina Efren

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CORINA Let me explain to you to my plan then that way-

EFREN This won’t take long.

CORINA …that way, you’ll see my worth. My plan is to get to New York City and on that same day, I’ll find me a job and-

EFREN You’ll be slaughtered.

CORINA I read all about the hustle and bustle of the city. I can survive it. I’ve survived everything else.

EFREN You should have stayed in Guatemala.

CORINA You’re here.

EFREN I didn’t come to America for a better life.

CORINA Why else come?

EFREN Sometimes people end up in places.

CORINA I think I’m destined to be here. I’ve been ready and Adrian has been here for a year preparing for my arrival. So-

EFREN A year? Long time.

CORINA We’re still very connected.

EFREN Nothing is strong enough to hold two people together. No matter what your

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