No strings attached |(UNDER REVISION)

Chapter 8- Diversion

From the corner of my eye, I caught movement.

Aiah.

She was still watching.

Andrea was still talking, still flirting, but Aiah wasn't listening anymore. Her gaze was locked on me, the fingers on her desk slightly curling-just barely, but enough.

I smirked.

"So, Ian," I continued, my voice purposely light, "think you could help me with some technical issues? I'm still figuring things out."

Ian, bless him, nodded earnestly. "Of course! I'd be happy to-"

"Mikha."

I stiffened.

That voice.

Low. Sharp. Controlled.

Fuck.

I turned, and there she was.

Aiah Navarro, standing right outside her office.

And she did not look amused.

I barely had time to react before she was walking over, heels clicking with purpose, her expression cold and unreadable.

Ian took a step back, sensing something was off. "Uh, Ms. Navarro-"

"Leave." Aiah's voice was smooth, but firm.

Ian blinked. "I-what?"

"I said leave."

Ian hesitated, glancing between us, but he knew better than to argue with the CEO. "Uh... okay?" He gave me an awkward nod. "I'll, uh, talk to you later, Mikha?"

"Yeah," I said, barely hearing him.

Because my entire focus was now on the woman standing in front of me.

Aiah's arms were crossed, her eyes burning into mine.

I swallowed, forcing out a smirk. "Wow, Ms. Navarro. That was-"

"Inside. Now."

I blinked. "Excuse me?"

She arched a brow. "My office. Now."

I stared at her.

She was mad.

I could see it-the way her jaw tensed, the way her fingers twitched slightly against her arm.

Was it because of me?

Or was it because I was flirting back?

Either way...

I smirked.

This just got interesting.

I shrugged, playing nonchalant. "Alright, boss," I teased, letting my voice drag just slightly. "Lead the way."

And as I followed her into her office, I knew one thing for sure-

I definitely won that round.

As soon as the door clicked shut, I heard the faint swish of the curtains being drawn.

I turned just in time to see Aiah's back as she methodically pulled them closed, her movements deliberate, controlled.