July 9, 2005
Around 2 am: I woke up bcoz of the loud voice coming from outside. It was my uncle calling my grandmother. I immediately felt nervous as I realized that something bad could have happened to my cousin. But it took a while before my grandmom responded to the call, so I dismissed the idea that something was wrong. Then when my mom came out and asked my uncle what happened. My gut reaction was affirmed.
We immediately went to the hospital thinking that my cousin is still alive. We were not told that she already passed away because my grandmom might breakdown. When we arrived at the hospital, we went straight ahead to an area of the emergency room. I saw my cousins body lying in a bed. I thought she was just unconcious. My aunt said otherwise.
It was extremely shocking, for someone who just happily spent a day in school that Friday, to be gone as the new day approaches.
It was so difficult and painful to believe in.
But I know we have to accept it.
For my cousin, who never failed to praise me for my achievements in life and whose generosity I truly admire, is now an angel.
I will miss you, Camille.
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