To most, he was just the guy with a calm demeanour,a no nonsense, reliable steady presence that ensured doors were locked and alarms never rung, since he had a keen eye that picked even the smallest of details. He was the building diligent security guard. Only one person, knew he had a secret, which he ran from the shadows.
A few weeks ago, he had found himself alone in the break room, nursing his coffee in stillness. As he looked over at the chairs, he felt comforting quiet, it was a little lonely without the usual chatter but he felt way better without the noise.
Moving to stand by the window, he sipped his coffee while watching the city lights blink outside. Staring down at the parking space,
He noticed the new faces, even from a distance he could tell they were all tired. His eyes searched for the little Miss.
That afternoon as Noble was doing his rounds, he found a funny looking backpack lying on one of the lobby chairs. He knew it belonged to one of the ladies who had reported in today, from the airport. Who is this careless woman? Just then Reign had appeared in the lobby doorway, a surprised look on her face. She had been in one of the offices to finalise her paperwork and after, its when she realised her back pack was missing, rushed down the hallways in search for it.
"Oh, that's mine" She said, a little loud than she had intended.
Caught off guard, Noble turned to stare at her. Her skin, rich, dark glow was radiant. Her hair, a cascade of thick , beautifully woven braids, fell down her shoulders and down her back. Two of them framing her face, some beads and threads were woven to the braids. Noble could guess, the hair had been neatly done and arranged but currently they appeared unruly, effects of travelling or the little unnecessary running she had just pulled. Faint sheen, of sweat cling to her face making the latter possible.
The eyes that were staring at him intensely, were dark. They appeared to be slightly tired, yet alive, glinted in untamed beauty, dangerously striking more than the tiredness around them. Her full lips, slightly dry from the journey, he assumed.
She wore a blue top, it was faded at the hem.
Her black jeans, were kind of faded but hugged her hips perfectly. Her dishevelled look only added beauty to the already beautiful woman. On her lips was a smile, as if she was laughing at her rugged look but yet unbothered. It only added a finishing touch of her fierce, captivating energy.
"You don't move around leaving your belongings everywhere Miss, Do you?"
As if on cue, they both laughed.
Sliding onto one of the lobby chairs and cupping her chin with her hand, still smiling," I guess I'm just tired, I rarely lose my belongings good sir"
Sighing and shrugging, Noble could only stare at her.
"All these, felt like forever" She went on whineing."Read the contract and the only good part is that I'll be getting a two days off."
"It won't be so bad for you, Miss" Noble said with assurance.
"You sound certain?" She asked.
"I am" He replied.
Puzzled by the certainty, she lifted her face to search his eyes and his brown eyes looked into hers. She felt like she was looking in a her house where all the lights had been switched off. "You are not telling me something, what is it?"
"I have been working here for the past five years, I know".
"I'm being serious ", The dark beauty sullenly argued.
"It's perfect, "
"What time do you get off by the way " She suddenly asked.
"About midnight, yeah 30 minutes from now"
"Geez, the bus" She gasped softly as she stood, picked her bag and started for the door.
Turning, she mumbled "Reign."
"Nuru" He replied.
The surface-level conversation with Reign had sparked something unexpected in him. His curiosity had been sparked.
Her name was Reign Ythera, animal lover, ambitious and determined, was all that detail in her page. Noble chuckled but felt immensely satisfied with the meagre information. These would do,.