Wordle by Wordle: Day 134
Monday, May 13, 2024
Wordle #1059 – CUMIN
Aparna finishes her arrangement, adjusting the pen nearest her by a millimeter, and then leans back into her chair, arms crossed. She quickly appraises me but betrays nothing in her expression.
She’s a little intimidating herself, but I suppose that’s what I want in a lawyer. Her pointed chin and sleek bob give her a severe, no-nonsense look that’s underscored by her business-chic ensemble—a cumin-colored silk blouse under a dark navy blazer with matching trousers. All very expensive. Another sign of a good lawyer… I think.
Beyond her appearance, she radiates a calm confidence, which calms me down too. Until she speaks again.
“Your mugshot’s all over the internet already. I’d bet my right ovary Palumbo leaked it,” Aparna tsks, sucking her teeth. “I really wish you hadn’t worn that.”
I look down at my t-shirt with its faded “The Killers” logo. My cardigan covers up the “s” to an… unfortunate effect.
“Well, I wish I hadn’t been wrongfully accused of murdering my ex-husband. But here we are.”
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