Bodega DreamsWilliam Irizzari has reinvented himself as Willie Bodega, a drug lord who plans to use his money to buy and renovate his areas comdemned buildings. Told by Chino, a young graffiti artist, this is the story of whether hope and loyalty can survive in a world of crime. |
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Page 188
... Vera had dressed him for the occasion . When Vidal saw Vera , he shot up from his seat and headed over to her , but Bodega stopped him . I could see he didn't want the old man to touch her . Vera was silent . Her head hung low . She ...
... Vera had dressed him for the occasion . When Vidal saw Vera , he shot up from his seat and headed over to her , but Bodega stopped him . I could see he didn't want the old man to touch her . Vera was silent . Her head hung low . She ...
Page 189
... Vera , " he said tenderly . “ Just come back with me . " " Don't you see ? " -Bodega got closer to the old man- “ She's leav- ing you . " Vera's husband seemed intimidated . Bodega was the block bully . Bodega took a step back and stood ...
... Vera , " he said tenderly . “ Just come back with me . " " Don't you see ? " -Bodega got closer to the old man- “ She's leav- ing you . " Vera's husband seemed intimidated . Bodega was the block bully . Bodega took a step back and stood ...
Page 193
... Vera was all his . Her vows had been severed for sure . Now , as in the past , he and Nazario would clean up the mess and he could continue dreaming . Only this time , Vera would be by his side . " Do you understand ? " " I hear you ...
... Vera was all his . Her vows had been severed for sure . Now , as in the past , he and Nazario would clean up the mess and he could continue dreaming . Only this time , Vera would be by his side . " Do you understand ? " " I hear you ...
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