Mutter Meaning

It was a cold winter afternoon when Emily sat by the window, muttering to herself. The soft hum of the wind outside was barely audible over her quiet complaints. She had just received a letter from her old friend, one that reminded her of a falling out they had years ago. Emily could feel her frustration bubbling up as she read the words on the page. 'Why did she have to send this now?' Emily muttered, gripping the letter tightly. Her words were barely audible, but the irritation was clear in her tone. The wind outside picked up, howling against the window, almost in sympathy with her mood. She muttered under her breath, not caring whether anyone could hear. 'I don't need this right now.' Across the room, her roommate, Sarah, noticed Emily's tense posture. 'Is everything okay?' Sarah asked softly, sensing Emily’s frustration. Emily didn't answer immediately, but instead continued muttering softly as she walked over to the bookshelf. 'Just the usual,' she said with a sigh, not looking up. Later that evening, as Emily and Sarah sat in silence, Emily noticed Sarah muttering a quiet complaint as well. 'I can't believe the heating bill came out to that much,' Sarah said, half-laughing. Emily smiled faintly and shook her head. 'It’s just been one of those days.' As they sat in the quiet apartment, both muttered to themselves, letting out their frustrations in the only way they could — quietly, without confrontation. It wasn’t much, but it was enough to release some of the tension in the air. The storm outside was calming, and so was the mood inside, as they finally found solace in their whispered complaints.