The insistent buzz of her phone ripped Janiya from a dream of sun-drenched beaches and turquoise waves. She blinked, disoriented, at the bright screen illuminating her face. It was Mamay, her mother, the name flashing across the display. Panic seized her as she fumbled to answer.“Janiya, baby, oh God, it’s Cameron! He fell down the stairs!” Mamay’s voice, usually a comforting melody, was a frantic, choked sob. Janiya’s heart plummeted. Cameron, the youngest of the triplets, her mischievous, adventurous little brother. The image of his cherubic face, his bright, curious eyes, flashed before her. “Mamay, what happened? Is he okay?” she choked out, her voice trembling.“I don’t know, honey! I was in the kitchen, and then I heard a thump, and then Cameron was just… lying there. I think he hit his head. I called the ambulance, they’re on their way, but…” Mamay’s voice trailed off, a heartbreaking whimper replacing the usual strength in her tone. Janiya’s mind raced, a whirlwind of fear
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