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Alexandra Martinez was born ans raised in South East Washington, D.C. All she knew were the streets, the people and the tourists that would get lost going to visit the Nations Capital. Alex didn't have much expect her family, but when her mom Lorena Martinez passes away before Alex's 15 birthday. She felt as though she lost a part of herself that day. Julian Martinez, Alex's Father is now raising three kids on his own and running the family business. Years have gone by, Alexandra Lorena Martinez is now a college graduate, with a degree in hand and her cousin Sonia Cruz by her side, they take off to the big apple to pursue their dream jobs. Alex and Sonia take in the fresh New York living, meeting new people, representing where they come from and learning that everything is not what it seems...
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