Borderline of Love and Obsession || Mikhaiah AU

II

Heather's POV

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"Jani ayoko na talagaaa!" Juliana, a friend of mine wailed as I covered my ears wincing.

Jusko bakit ba dito pa talaga kami sa dorm ko nag-usap?! Ang ingay ni Juli baka i report pa ako sa admin.

I thought, mentally regretting my decisions. My eyes fell back to Juliana, who was crying with her head buried in my pillows.

Nako po, yucks naman. Kakalaba ko lang ng pillow covers eh. Puno na ng sipon niya yan. Pasalamat siya bff ko siya eh.

"Ano ba yan Juli, okay na yan na she left you, wala namang kwentang jowa yon sayo eh! Palagi ka lang pinapaiyak." I patted her back. She raised her head from my pillow to look at me. I visibly cringed upon seeing her face all snotty and in tears but I fixed my expression.

Ay, sorry. I forgot, bestfriend ko pala 'to. Hindi ako nandidiri, hindi ako nandidiri. Mahal ko naman si Juli kahit onti lang.

"You know what, you're right." She said all teary eyed. Nakakaawa naman din siya kahit papano.

If you're wondering who she is, siya si Juliana Christine Robles, Juli for short. She's my childhood bestfriend, we went to the same school elementary hanggang university kaya close kami. And her girlfriend broke up with her, kaya iyak siya ng iyak.

"Paano ba maka move on ng mabilis Jani?" Juli asked me desperately with a shaky voice due to crying. I thought for a while, thinking of the best thing to suggest to my friend. Until I had an idea.

"What if mag bar tayo this weekend?" I smirked.
"Ha? Bar? Alam mo naman na I don't go to bars!" She pouted.
"Juli you're 23 na ha. Kala mo naman minor ka pa para mag iwas sa bar." I joked.

Juli was an academic achiever kasi. She prioritized her studies over everything else kaya she barely goes out to socialize to other people. However unlike her, I was just an a-ok student. Sakto lang, hindi scholarship worthy like Juli even though I do my best. I also work part time every weekend at a bar kaya na suggest ko sa kaniya yon.

The reason why I worked at a bar was because I needed to make extra money kasi the money my parents give me is barely enough to cover my needs kasi mahirap lang kami. Kaya even though it was against my will, the only job I found that needed minimal effort but gave high pay was at the bar. Besides, all I have to do is seduce some clients to earn. I was also kind of glad that even though Juli wasn't fond of going to bars, she never judged me for working in one because she understood why I had to.

"Well I work part-time at a bar naman diba, and it's a great place to meet new people! I assure you that you'll definitely forget your ex after spending a night at a bar." I encouraged her. She looked hesitant at first, but I knew she was considering it.

"I mean, wala naman akong exams na ire-review, so I guess I'll go." She sighed. I had a huge smile on my face. I can't believe it, I actually convinced Juli to go to a bar?!
"Grabeng effect yung ex mo ha, nagawa mo talagang pumayag ng bar para mag moveon sa kanya!" I laughed.

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Saturday // 9:25pm

Me and Juli made our way inside the bar. The familiar scent of liquor soon hit me. I still have to work during my shift here bar at 11pm, but in the meantime, I decided to accompany Juli first.

"Aren't you having fun?" I exclaimed at Juli over the loud noise so she could hear what I said.
"Jani I can literally barely hear you!" She rolled her eyes, looking unamused.
"You know what, you need a drink!" I smiled, dragging her to order some cocktails.
"Janiii I don't drink!" She whined.
"Juli look, do you want to forget your ex or not? This is a chance na oh! Get drunk and fuck someone!" I bumped her lightly on the shoulder, handing her a glass of margarita. "Try this."
She looked at me before reluctantly taking it. "I'm going to get drunk but I am not gonna fuck someone you hear me?" She pouted.
"Your choice." I chuckled watching her down the whole glass in one go.
"Wow that wasn't so bad. It actually tastes better than what dad and his friend drink eh."
"Malamang, cocktail naman yan hindi tanduay." I said.
"I think I want another one." She said grinning.

I have a feeling I'm gonna regret getting her drunk.

And my intuition was right. Juli was definitely not the type to pass out drunk, but she was definitely not the Juli I know right now. She was shifting between flirting with people and dancing at the dance floor, earning her a lot of cheers as she showcased her moves.

Goddamn, if she worked at the bar she probably would have a lot of clients with those moves.

I thought watching her from the bar tables. I checked my phone for the time.

10:55pm. I should probably get ready for my shift na, it looks like Juli is having fun by herself naman eh.

I turned to walk towards the back of the bar where I wore my work clothes on, which consisted of only well, a lingerie, before I waited for clients to entertain at the vip lounge where I was assigned. I found myself pole dancing as I showcased the curves of my body, seducing as I swayed my hips with every beat of the song playing. It didn't take long for me to find a client. I walked towards him as he gestured for me to come near. I sat beside him before he pulled me into a kiss as our tongues eventually danced in rhythm.

If I had to be completely honest, I hated this work. I hated how I had to seduce people to fuck just to earn money but I had no choice. Heather was my stage name. I was always Janniah during the weekdays and Heather during my shifts at the bar. Heather for me was more than just a name. It was like my alter ego. Heather was my escape where I could let out all the pain I've bottled up, venting it all into sexual frustration as I hooked up with clients making me seem passionate about what I do even when in reality this was far from what I wanted.

I knew exactly how men wanted me to be. Submissive, pretending to love their touches, pretending to get pleasure from every thrust, but none of my clients truly turned me on. I only acted as if I enjoyed it for money. It's my work naman hindi ba?

I wore my clothes back on counting money that my client gave me as he laid in bed tired from all the things we did.

"Fuck Heather, you really are good in bed, I hope to see you again." He said with a grin as he still struggled to catch his breathe.
"You'll know where to find me." I winked before leaving the room.

God, I really hope not to see you again. You're horrible in bed.

I thought, scoffing once I left the room to find myself a new client.