No strings attached |(UNDER REVISION)

Chapter 5- Stalking her

I scoffed. "No. This is a set-up by the universe to test my patience."

Sheena smirked. "Or maybe... a second chance."

I tensed. "Not happening."

She hummed. "We'll see."

I leaned back in my chair, exhaling sharply. "I don't even know if I should hire her."

Sheena shrugged. "That's up to you. But let's be real-Mikha's smart. Capable. And based on how she broke your heart? I'm sure she's good at handling delicate matters."

I threw a pen at her. "GET OUT!"

She cackled, dodging it with ease. "Love you, bestie!"

As she danced out of my office, I slumped back in my chair, staring at the ceiling.

Mikha.

A second chance?

Not a chance.

I stared at my laptop screen, my fingers hovering over the keyboard.

This is stupid.

This is so stupid.

But before I could talk myself out of it, my fingers moved on their own.

Search: Mikha Dela Cruz

My heart pounded as Facebook loaded. Then, there she was.

Her profile picture was a recent one-wearing a sharp blazer, standing in front of a glass building, her arms crossed, and that same smug look on her face. As if she owned the damn world.

I scoffed. As if you didn't break me, Mikha.

I clicked on her profile. Public posts only. Damn it. I tapped my nails on my desk, debating whether to send a follow request.

"Hell no," I muttered, shaking my head.

I scrolled through what I could see. Pictures from last month-Mikha at a corporate event, holding a drink, surrounded by executives. The caption? "Winning looks good on me."

I rolled my eyes. Of course, it does.

Then, another post-Mikha in a dimly lit bar, her arm around some woman's waist. The caption? "Just passing through."

I clenched my jaw.

Just passing through.

So, ganun na lang? Flirting, fucking, and forgetting?

I forced myself to close the tab, pushing my laptop away as I leaned back in my chair.

I shouldn't care.

I don't care.

Pero bakit parang ang bigat sa dibdib?

I exhaled, rubbing my temples.

This was a bad idea.

But what was worse?

The fact that I wanted to check her Instagram next.

Napakunot ang noo ko nang makita ang isang bagong picture ni Mikha sa Instagram.

"Night out with the best," sabi sa caption.

Pero hindi 'yun ang pumukaw ng pansin ko.

It was the guy behind her.

Nakayakap siya kay Mikha mula sa likod, mukhang sobrang komportable-parang sanay na sanay siyang gawin 'yon. Pareho silang nakangiti, halos magkadikit ang mga mukha, and for a second... I felt my stomach drop.