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1. Why is Valerie upset at the beginning of "Sister, Sister"?

Valerie is upset by the fact that her husband does not pay much attention to her. She prepares for him to come home from work and attempts to seduce him, but her attempt fails, and this foreshadows problems in Valerie's marriage.

2. Why is Chiquita insecure?

Her childhood was not easy, she is unsure of herself, and her lover is probably cheating on her.

3. Why is Chiquita arguing with the man outside her bathroom?

A woman called his phone and he managed to hit her lip. Chiquita tries to believe his claims that the girl is unimportant and convince herself that she has no reason to be upset.

4. What does Chiquita want from her relationship?

Chiquita wants and simultaneously does not want their relationship to progress, and this indicates that she may have issues with commitments or her personal feelings. Though she does not want to live with her lover man, she wants him to offer.

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