When I was in junior high school, I dreamt I’d be the cutest Dominican bride. My future husband would be Jairo Madera, a classmate of mine since the fourth grade. Joey from New Kids on the Block was unavailable. Besides, Jairo was cute enough. I wanted to rub my hands in his dirty blonde hair and spend 7 Minutes in Heaven. I wanted a last name that translates to ‘Wood” in English. Sujeiry Madera had such a nice ring to it, I thought.
But Jairo and the Universe had other plans.
Jairo broke my 12 year old heart when he made out with my “friend” Linda. While The Universe wanted me single so I could focus on my education and professional dreams.
So I can become Latina Smart.
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