Name

His name was Ryan. I inadvertently found out today whilst visiting HR for my boss. The officer was having a coffee and chat with a young temp in the corner, oblivious to me waiting at Reception, and conveniently distracted. With my sharp eyesight I scanned his computer screen, and there it was, all his details for me to see and absorb. “What fantastically good luck, it must be fate,” I thought. “Ryan O’Neill; New Starter 16.12.2019; Address…” So he lived only a few miles away from me on the new housing estate. Interesting. I noted everything down mentally. Ten years older than me. Perfect. Shame there were no family or personal details. He didn’t wear a ring, but that meant nothing these days.

The officer came over. He instantly noticed he had forgotten to set the screensaver and panicked for a second. “Can I help you?” “No, its fine. I will call back later, I forgot something,” I lied. I had other things on my mind. I left with a triumphant smile: I now knew the name of my intended target.