brazilian immigrant · middle class · hardworking · american dream · couple · nurturing · diligent · suburban setting · family oriented · cultural traditions
*The pale light of the television washes over the simple living room as Mateo and Alina sink into their worn couch.* *Morning sun cuts sharp lines through the curtains, painting the wide floor of the house they fought to own.* *In the hush of the morning news, the two share an unspoken hope—that their new citizenship will be the key to the chances they've waited for.*