Bayley's P-O-V

The fact that I only checked into this place two hours ago didn't matter right now. All I knew was I got to save Mr. Reigns. Why? First of all, he's my boss and I promised I'd always stay loyal to him and secondly, he was my custodian in this unknown place and thirdly, I don't know why but at the moment, I am remembering every little talk we had, my interview with him, the day I bumped into him with the files, two days ago, when he trusted me enough for this job. I remembered everything and I can't let him die like this.

I could already feel the smoke hit my nostrils as I entered the reception. The tenth floor. Gosh! I can't take the elevator too.

The beautiful hotel I entered before was now messed up. Bottles, vases, bags and stuffs fell all around. I looked for the staircase and finally located it.

I legs were faster than my thoughts but soon they started to ache. The smokes were heavier and I could hear my lungs struggling to breathe. Moreover, my silk dress was a bar in running. The chatters from outside were still heard. Finally, I was there in the tenth floor sweating as hell. The smokes were really wild to handle.

I walked up to the room where Mr. Reigns was. It was locked from inside. Is he still sleeping?

'Mr. Reigns!' I knocked.

'Mr. Reigns! Please open the door. There's a fire in here.' I shouted.

I knocked again. No response! How can someone sleep so deep?

Well, Why haven't I thought about calling him before?

I dialed his number and heard the phone ringing. Please, wake up Mr. Reigns.

'Open the door Mr. Reigns!' I shouted again.

The phone rang again. And, then, I heard the door open and there stood Mr. Reigns, rubbing his eyes and earplugs hanging on his neck.

'Bayley!' he looked surprised seeing me.

'What are you doing here? And why were you calling me like the world is going to end if I don't wake up?' he asked.

Well, I guess it's something almost like that.

'Mr. Reigns! You were sleeping with those earplugs on?' I asked.

I could say he was little shocked by my approach.

'You don't know what that could have caused you.' I said annoyed. 'Now, let's get out of here. There's a fire in the hotel.' I said.

'Fire! Where are others?' Mr. Reigns asked looking around.

'They all left and we should leave too now. We are gonna die .' I said impatiently.

'What?' he asked frowning his eyes.

'No whats. Let's run.' I said grabbing his hands.

'But, where are we going?' he asked as I ran towards the staircase.

'The staircase. The elevators aren't working.' I said.

'Okay.' he said withdrawing his hands and continuing the fast pace.

But, just as we reached the staircase,

the transformers near them blasted.

I screamed in fear. Mr. Reigns held me by my arms. By the look on his face, I guess now he realized what kind of a danger we are in.

'Fucking Hell! It's a big fire Bayley! Aren't the fire services here?' Mr. Reigns said restlessly.

'Nope and that's why I thought it would be better if I come here myself.' I said.

Mr. Reigns frowned his eyes.

'Wait! You mean, you came here? You mean you were outside?' he asked.

I nodded.

'Yeah, the fire had been there for 20 minutes now before I returned to the hotel.' I said.

'Wait! You mean, you were all safe and sound and came here to save me?' he asked narrowing his eyes.

'Apparently so.' I said.

'Shut up Bayley! Are you crazy or just dumb.' Mr. Reigns shouted in annoyance. I gasped a little.

'You could have just called me or just send someone professional.' he said pacing around for a while.

'Do you have any idea that now you're risking two lives instead of one?' he shouted.

What? Why is he scolding me when it was all the fault of his damn sleep? Plus, I really doubt if he would have received my calls because it was the door he answered and not the call.

'I'm sorry Sir but it was you who decided to take an untimely nap with the ear plugs on.' I retaliated.

Mr. Reigns was certainly surprised by my courage and he knew I was right.

Mr. Reigns sighed.

'Let's get to the end of this floor.' he suggested. 'There might be other staircases too.'

I followed him.

We ran fast towards the end of the floor. I was panting hard.

'There's one.' Mr. Reigns said pointing towards a narrow staircase, definitely not meant for guests.

'You're panting. Get my hands.' he said extending his hands for me.

No hesitation time Bayley.

I took his hands a day we started heading down first.

'Randy, Oswald and Henry. Are they safe?' he asked as we ran.

'Yeah, everyone's safe outside.' I informed.

'And if I may ask, what was going through your mind when you decided to jump inside?' he asked.

I didn't respond and started running down fast. We were in the fourth floor now.

'Did you really think you could save me all my yourself?' he asked chuckling.

I ignored his question but after I saw something ahead, I head to comment upon that.

'I don't if I can really save you though.' I said pointing to the glass door sealed in front of us.

'No way.' Mr. Reigns said.

And the worst part was the smokes were getting terrible now.

I coughed.

'What are we gonna do now Mr. Reigns?' I asked panicking.

'Let me try.' he said walking ahead fisting his palms. He punched the door hard. Nothing happened. He punched it again. Nothing happened. Again and it only cracked a little, bleeding Mr. Reigns' hands.

'I guess we can try for the other stairs.' I said.

Mr. Reigns sighed.

'Okay let's go.' he said. We walked to the other end of the floor and there was a stair with transformers on the wall. They sparked a little but the fire wasn't there.

But, just as we headed, the transformers caught fire. I gasped and stopped.

'Don't worry Bayley. We can still go if you lean away from it.' Mr. Reigns said patting my shoulders.

But, my dress. It's silk. What if it gets caught?

'No.. No. I can't.' I said.

Mr. Reigns, who already started getting down, gave me a look of annoyance.

'It's really a little spark Bayley. It won't kill you.' he said.

'It's not that. It's just that my dress. It's silk.' I said.

Mr. Reigns eyed me head to toe and rolled his eyes.

'Well, take it off then.' he said.

My jaw hung at his words. Did he just suggest that I should take off my dress in front of him? No way.

'No way.' I said wrapping my hands over my chest in self consciousness.

'Then die alone. I'm leaving.' he said starting to walk away.

The smokes were getting through my lungs and tears formed in my eyes. I brethed heavily. Yes, the smokes were heavy now.

My knees weakened and I was collapsing.

'Bayley!' I heard a faint call as a pair of large arms held me.

'Run away Mr. Reigns. It's suffocating.' I said struggling to breath. 'That would at least save one life.'

I felt him breathing hard too. I eyes were closing, senses were numbing. The last thing I heard was the fire service siren.

*****

I woke up as a feathery stroke of my forehead tickled my senses back.

I opened my eyes to see a familiar yet unfamiliar surrounding. Same elevated bed, same sealed windows, pulse monitors and weight stands but arranged in a different way. I'm in the hospital!

I smiled at the person sitting near my bed, stroking my hairs.

'How are you feeling now?' Randy asked me with a gentle smile.

'Much better. But my forehead hurts.' I said.

Randy smiled.

'Probably, that hit the floor when you collapsed.' he said.

And that reminded me everything.

'ehm..how did I get in here and most importantly, how did I get of the building?' I asked curiously.

Randy sighed.

'The fire service team rescued you and Roman. They saw you two unconscious on the staircase to the fourth floor.' he said.

Oh! So, Mr. Reigns didn't leave me to die alone as he said! Talking about him,

'Randy, how's Mr. Reigns?' I asked curiously.

I could say Randy wasn't much interested to inform.

'He had slight injuries. Must be fine. I haven't seen him. Oswald and Henry are with him.' he said.

How could Randy do that? Mr. Reigns was his friend as well as a person who gave him the job and he didn't visit him. Whereas, he knows me barely for few days and he decided to seat by my side when I'm sleeping!

'ehm, then I guess I should pay him a visit.' I said trying to sit up.

'Are you kidding me Bayley?' Randy asked annoyed. 'You just gained your consciousness and you were on a fucking oxygen mask last night.' he said.

'Don't worry Randy! I'll be fine. And I guess Mr. Reigns must have been in oxygen mask too.' I said placing my hand on his shoulder. He rolled his eyes away.

I stood up on the floor. I was still in that silk dress. Ominous piece of thing!

I felt much refreshed. I realized it was morning and it was evening when when I last saw.

I used the washroom, splashed water on my face and finger-brushed my hairs. I had a tiny burn spot on my wrist and my forehead seemed a little swollen.

I walked out of the washroom and tried to go out to check on Mr. Reigns.

'Are you sure you want to go now?' Randy asked. 'You seem weak.'

I sighed and stood facing Randy.

'I'm fine.' I said and tried to walk away but he grabbed me by my wrist.

'You didn't have to do that last evening.' Randy said. I gave him a confused look.

'I should not have risked your own life for the sake of Roman!' Randy said gritting his teeth. It would be lie if I say I wasn't intimidated.

Why is he talking like this? I yanked my hand off his release slowly.

'Randy I know you were worried but the way Mr. Reigns was in complete oblivion about the fire, he could've been lying dead in his sleep by the time the professionals arrived.' I explained.

'You're thinking silly Bayley. He is the Roman Reigns. The specialists from various corners would be lined up in his service even if he burns the nails of his little finger and of course, he's not a kid to die in his sleep.' Randy said.

His attitude did not impress me.

'I don't know about specialists all over the world but what I did was for the sake of humanity. Any human could do that for another human in risk.

'And would he do the same if it was inside?' Randy asked suddenly.

Why is he saying this?

'The answer is no Bayley. Never.' he said. His eyes had a strong determination.

I didn't know what to say.

I just ignored him and walked out of the cabin.

*****

There is the cabin for the business class. Cabin no 5 as they said.

The nurse standing outside handed me the pass and I pushed the door open.

Someone opened the door from inside too. It was Henry.

'Oh hey Miss Martinez, how're you now?' he asked. I'm better. Thank you. Are you somewhere?' I asked.

'Yes. I got to get few medicines from the store.' he said.

'Okay. See you.' I said. He left.

My eyes fell on Mr. Reigns who was already looking at me with amused eyes.

He had a bandage in his hand due to the glass break and a small burn mark on his forehead.

'Good Morning Mr. Reigns!' I said walking near his bed. I took the chair beside his bed.

'Hey Bayley!' he said trying to sit up.

'ehm.. It's okay. You should stay laid Mr. Reigns.' I said.

Mr. Reigns chuckled.

'Oh no! Never in the world I should stay laid after what happened last evening.' he said sitting up.

I scoffed too.

'How are you?' both of us asked at the same time.

I chuckled while he just shook his head.

'I'm good Bayley. Just missing my work.' Mr. Reigns said.

Seriously! It has not even been a day without work!

'I'm better. Just a pain in the forehead from the fall.' I said.

'Yeah, I remember when we fell down.' he said.

And an awkward silence. I hate it.

'By the way, Mr. Reigns. I thought you would leave me to die alone as you said, but you didn't, thanks.' I said biting my lip.

Roman chuckled shocking me.

'Seriously! You're thanking me Bayley!' he added amidst his chuckle.

'Why.. ehm.. did I say something wrong?' I asked nervously.

His expression was serious now and he looked straight into my eyes, letting my heart skip a little.

'No. But, Should it really be you thanking me?' he asked leaning his head a little towards me.

'I mean seriously instead of laying in this comfy hospital bed right now, I would've been a pulp of burnt flesh in a coffin by now, if it weren't for you.' he said.

Ewweee! I really hated the eerie metaphors he used but anyway, he acknowledged my efforts and that was enough to bring a broad smile on my lips.

'Ahhh! It's not like that Mr. Reigns. Anybody would've done the same thing.' I said.

He just chuckled.

'But it was only you who did that Bayley and.. well, I'm sorry that I shouted on you at that time. It just seemed so stupid at that time you know but now, I feel I owe my life to you right now.' he smiled at the last part.

Too much of applauds were making my cheeks flush.

'It's really fine Mr. Reigns. Even my mom says I'm stupid sometimes.' I said chewing my lips. 'And my brother who..'

I saw Mr. Reigns looking at my lips which made me conscious and I stopped talking.

'Do you always do that?' he asked unexpectedly.

'What?' I said confused.

'Biting your lips and... stuffs.' he said touching his own lips.

'No. It's only sometimes when I get nervous..ehm..that's it.' I said with a smile.

Mr. Reigns scoffed.

'Then I guess I make you too much nervous then?' he asked raising an eyebrow.

My mouth agaped in a certain embarrassment.

'No Mr. Reigns. It's not at all what you're.. ehm..' Oh no! what am I doing?

'See, you're doing it again.' Mr. Reigns laughed loud.

I felt embarrassed but I got no words to defend too but before I could plan something, the door burst open. It was a nurse.

'Miss Martinez!' she asked.

'Yes.' I replied quite surprised. Why is she here in Mr. Reigns' room to search for me?

'Dr. Smith wanted to see you in his room.' she said.

I nodded.

'Why? Any problem?' Mr. Reigns asked the nurse.

'No Sir. I guess she wanted to discuss something about Miss Martinez's reports.' she informed.

Mr. Reigns nodded.

I stood up from the chair.

'Okay Mr. Reigns. I'll see you in a while.' I said.

'Yeah, see you Bayley.' he said.

I exited the cabin.

Roman's P-O-V

The door slammed as Bayley made her exit. I'm genuinely indebted to this girl for last evening. I mean, she took a risk of her own life just for my sake! Who does that in today's world?

Initially, I felt she was just stupid but when I heard her say run away Mr. Reigns. It's suffocating. That would save at least one life. I knew she was different though such a difference never gain her anything in her life. I pity her.

Suddenly, my phone buzzed. It's Dean. Ugh! I guess every citizen of the country got the news by now. I talked to my mother few minutes ago. She knew it through social media. I guess Dean and Seth are informed too by now.

I received the call.

Roman: Hello.

Dean: Hey Ro. Where are you and What happened to you? How are you now?

Roman: In a nutshell, I'm fine now.

Dean: But, you got into a fire man. (shouted)
(A female sleepy groan from the back)

Roman: But, I'm fine now. By the way, you're with a girl?

Dean: Well.. kind of. (very low voice)

Roman: And she's sleeping?

Dean: Hmm.

Roman: (chuckle) Somebody had a great night!

Dean: Well.. not in the sense you intended (very low voice)

Roman: Oh! So Deanie boy didn't have sex and says he had a great night. Interesting!! (chuckle)

Dean: Get back to the topic Ro. You didn't even inform any of us about it. You had to learn in from Social Media man.

Roman: And what you'd do from Florida if you knew the hotel was on fire and I'm trapped inside?

Dean: Nothing much and that's why I'm coming to Philadelphia this afternoon.
(Female coughing in sleep)

Roman: Not at all Deano. We need you there. Plus, I guess somebody needs you there too.

Dean: Don't worry I'll manage for everything before I come.

Roman: So you'll not listen?

Dean: Nope and I guess Seth hasn't seem the feeds yet. Otherwise, he would take the next flight right away.

Roman: Don't even let him try. I'll call him in a while myself.

Dean: Okay and I'll see you in the evening, I guess.

Roman: Yeah. Bye.

(Disconnected)

A smile appeared on my lips as the phone disconnected. Dean and Seth are my life supports and Dean is real crazy to make an overnight decision to come here.

The door flung open suddenly to reveal Randy.

'Hey! What's up Roman?' he asked.

'Good. Have a seat.' I said pointing towards the chair.

He took the chair.

'Henry said you wanted to see me.' he asked.

I scoffed.

'Yeah, since you didn't want to see me. I guess it should be me trying to see you.' I joked.

Randy smiled.

'It's nothing like that Roman. It's just that I was with Bayley and she had a serious concussion.' he informed. 'She was really strong and sweet to do what she did, you know.' Randy said.

'Yeah. She did.' I said. 'But I need you to do something else for me.' I asked.

Randy raised his eyebrows.

'And I know you'd be the ideal person to do this.' I added.

'And what would that be?' he asked.

'Well, I don't think this fire thing was an accident Randell.' I informed him.

'And what makes you think so?' he asked clenching his forehead.

'Because there was somebody who knew I was sleeping, you and Bayley were out, Henry and Oswald were out. Everything can't be a coincidence Randy. It was a full proof plan to kill me.' I said what I felt.

Randy frowned his eyes.

'Oh my God Roman. That person must be spying you too.' he added.

'Undoubtedly and appointed someone from the hotel itself to do the honor by manipulating the electric transformers.' I added.

Randy nodded.

'You're right Roman. There must be a big conspiracy. Don't worry. I'll use my sources to find that out soon.' he said.

'I know you can.' I said.

Five Days Later

Bayley's P-O-V

Work is worship! That's what I've learnt in these few days being with Mr. Reigns.

I was with him in every meeting he had with the investors or every discussion with the sponsors.

He had his own way of business deals. His outlook towards the clients define his passion for success. I wonder how he manages to drag on a simple appeal of investment to a three hour long cheerful conversation and finally has his last smile.

Even though he talks many, I could notice his eyes focusing entirely on the eyes of his clients as if he could sense or even manipulate every wave in their cornea. It's only in a while that he looks towards me, perhaps, trying to know if I was noting things well. I would give him a nod and he would give me a smile.

It's the same today. Our last day in Philadelphia. The deal with the General Manager of Philadelphia Eagles is almost fixed. The players would walk for us and we would sponsor their team. It's our last coffee meet where he would sign the contracts.

Mr. Reigns and Mr. Roseman were doing a friendly chat in the VIP Section of the cafeteria. As the two men sat across each other. I took a seat beside Mr. Reigns.

I saw Howee Roseman going through every detail of the paper while Mr. Reigns asked me to go through the team's papers for him.

It was fine. I nodded to Mr. Reigns who took the contract papers in his hand now.

He signed the papers and I saw Roseman doing the same.

'So, deal?' Mr. Reigns asked in his deep voice.

'Deal.' Roseman said. They shook each other's hands.

The three of us stood up and walked of the cafeteria.

'Bayley I'll just be here after seeing off Mr. Roseman to his car.' Mr. Reigns said.

'Yes Sir.' I said and saw them walking towards Mr. Roseman's Lamborghini.

'Hello young lady!' A voice interrupted my thoughts from behind.

I turned around and saw a weird looking brown guy with a eerie smile.

'Sorry, do I know you?' I asked him being confused.

'Well, no. But, I guess you're with Mr. Roman Reigns.' he asked.

'Yeah. I'm Bayley Martinez, his assistant.' I said.

'Hello Miss Martinez. I'm Jinder.' he said extending his hands towards me.

I shook it hesitantly.

'But, Mr. Reigns isn't here now.' I informed.

'No. No. It isn't him that I'm here for. I'm here for you.' he said. I was really puzzled. I mean I've never even traveled this city alone. Why would anyone have anything to do with me?

'Why me? There's nothing I can do for you. Sorry.' I said turning my head off.

Jinder chuckled.

'Personal Assistant of all three CEOs of the biggest Fashion Company in the world cannot do anything!Are you kidding me Miss Martinez?' he asked with a mischievous smile.

'What do you mean?' I asked raising my brows.

'You heard the name of Panache Industries..?' Jinder could not complete and was soon cut off.

'Bayley!' a deep voice called my name and I turned to see Mr. Reigns. I saw Jinder giving a smirk to Mr. Reigns.

'What are you doing here?' Mr. Reigns asked him in a relatively harsh voice. Do they know each other?

'Nothing. I was just here and then saw your beautiful assistant.' he said throwing me a smirk.

Mr. Reigns' expressions were extremely angry.

He grabbed the collar of that guy roughly and held him closer to face him.

'Listen Jinder. I know what kind of a person you are and if you want to survive in this world few more days, stay away from the Shield.' Mr. Reigns said through gritted teeth. He released Jinder's collar.

'Let's go Bayley.' he said grabbing my arm and dragging me with him.

He was walking a little too fast.

'What did he say?' Mr. Reigns asked me.

'Nothing significant.' I replied.

He released the grip on my arms and started walking beside me.

'But who is he?' I asked curiously.

Mr. Reigns stopped and turned his head towards me.

'The worst person you'd ever meet.' he answered.

I nodded.

Mr. Reigns was in such a good mood but that silly guy ruined it. Let me try something. May be the idea of the celebration can cheer him up.

'Ehm.. Dean said we're going to have a party on achieving our new deal, when and where is it?' I asked.

'Day after tomorrow at our pent house in Miami.' he said rather seriously continuing his walk. Plan failed.

'Wow! That'd be ehm.. real cool.' I said biting my lip.

Mr. Reigns chuckled suddenly.

'What?' I asked confused.

'You did that again.' he said pointing to the lips.

*******

End of this Long chapter

I hope it isn't that boring

Anyway this chapter is an origin point of various future chapters

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