"One—breathe deep; two—focus; three—relax!" Shrey told herself when Jovita started losing her temper. She had to stay calm for her sister and herself. "Some people just don't get it! Why do I have to think on behalf of everyone else in the universe? Are you even listening to me, Shrey? Am I talking to a wall here? Why don't I get any reaction from you? Hello!" Jovita yelled.
As always, Shrey waited till Jovita's anger boiled over. She knew that her sister acted this way under stress. Even after driving to the hospital carefully, Jovita was losing it in the parking lot. Her boss had just called to say that she could not find anyone to cover Jovita's shift and had asked her to come in immediately.
"I will take care of Mom. Why don't you ask Vinnie to help out? I know she is only shopping. She won't mind covering for you," Shrey spoke when she knew Jovita was ready to listen.
"Why didn't I think of that before?" Jovita's said, changing her tone immediately and called Vinnie right away. "Great! I owe you one!" Jovita hung up the phone and kissed her sister on the cheeks. "You always save me, Sis! Let's not keep Mom waiting!"
The sisters held hands the whole way as they tried to locate their mother. Shrey could feel the tension in Jovita's fingers as they tightened in her palm. "One—breathe deep; two—focus; three—relax!" Shrey said out loud as they entered the hospital room where their mother was recovering from a heart attack.
3
What is the effect of repetition in this story?
A.
It shows how Shrey tries to manage emotions.
B.
It reveals the problem the mother is facing.
C.
It shows that Jovita fails to keep her sister calm.
D.
It reflects the incompetence of Jovita's boss.