Her friend’s eyes lit up.

“Seriously? Look, where I work—an upscale restaurant in Brooklyn—they’re looking for a night-shift waitress. And you know what’s even better? The manager loves hiring Brazilians. Says we’re not afraid of hard work.”

Celina’s eyes sparkled.

“You think I could get the job?”

“Of course. If you want, I’ll take you there today and introduce you. With your polite, charming way, you’re already halfway in.”

From there, they went straight to the restaurant. It was a beautiful s