Quietus

Word of the Day Friday, February 12, 2010

quietus

\kwy-EE-tuhs\ , noun;

1. Final discharge or acquittance, as from debt or obligation.
2. Removal from activity; rest; death.
3. Something that serves to suppress or quiet.


Marvin didn't look up from the papers in front of him when he heard the heeled shoes click into his office.

"Mister Cohen," a feminine voice chirped at him. He grunted, still not looking up from his papers.

"I'm just here to remind you that Ms. Duncan is still waiting to see you int he lobby."

"I have already told you twice today, Lilly, that I'm not going to speak to Ms. Duncan. Why hasn't she been escorted out of my building yet? I have no idea why I even need to ask you this," Marvin snapped finally looking up from his papers.

Lilly stood her ground, staring at Marvin without blinking, "Lilly. It isn't going to happen," he said again. Lilly lightly tapped her fingers together, still not saying anything. Marvin gave her an exasperated look. "You are being a buffoon, if I may say so Mister Cohen," Lilly answered in a pleasant voice.

"Fine," he snapped, "Bring her in." Lilly walked out to the room briskly and returned shortly with a small, dark haired woman who sat down in the chair oppose his desk without waiting for permission. Her purse primly perched on her lap.

"Ms. Duncan, welcome, I'm so honored to have you here. What can I do for you?" Marvin gushed with obviously falseness.

"I'm not here to grant to you quietus Mister Cohen," she replied tersely.

Marvin felt his face fall slightly, "Of course not. I would never imagine such a thing. So, tell me, Ms. Duncan. What exactly are you here for?" he asked harshly.

Her eyebrows lifted a tick, "Nothing you don't have to give," she replied.

Game on, thought Marvin leaning back slightly in his chair.