Bashing Trinity

BASH

The chilly air wraps my skin as soon as I step out of my family’s private jet. I inhale deeply the smell of New York City—the city that never sleeps.

Welcome Back, Bash!

It’s good to be back!

The skyline buildings, the noises, the lights, and the New Yorkers—I miss all of them. I get inside of the black Rolls Royce of my Grandpa Mike. My stomach churns at the thought of being back.

When I think I get myself prepared for this, but I am wrong, and the anxiousness starts crawling in my skin. Now that I’m here, I want to go back to London and stay there for the rest of my entire life.

But I promised my family that once I finished college, I will be back—that’s one of the two reasons why I’m here.

“Welcome back, Sir Bash!” The family driver of early forties greets me with courtesy; he turns to me and nods from the driver seat. “I’m Edmund Russell. Your driver, Mr. Hughes.” He extends his hand, and I immediately grip it for a handshake.

“Thank you, Edmund. Please, call me Bash if you would like to stay as my driver.”

“Sure, Bash,” he says with hesitant, “when your family is not around,” he adds with a salute.

I chuckle. “Good. Now, let’s head home.”

“Yes, sir,” he replies with enthusiasm.

I glance at him one more time before I smile. I can’t help but amaze at the astounding city lights of array colors as we pass by, the colossal skyline buildings that stand tall from afar, the neon lights that flicker in different colors, and billboards flash with advertisements that blur through the car window.

My emotions start to swirl in my belly. There’s something about New York that you can’t find in any place in the world. It’s maybe because I still consider this my home?

New Yorkers are still busy even at this past midnight hour. Indeed this city never sleeps. The yellow cabs and the chaotic traffic remind me that I’m finally back in New York.

“Bash, your parents directed me to send you to your Penthouse, but first, I will drive you to Hughes’s mansion.” His deep voice bashes me out from my thoughts.

“Sure. Like you can say no to my dad.”

He chuckles, “That’s actually from Mrs. Hughes. Your mom, Bash.”

I roll my eyes. “Of course. Her baby boy is back.”

died giving birth to me. She got into complications during the labor that resulted in her not getting pregnant again.

“Let’s go then. I had a long flight, Edmund. I

responses shortly.

Edmund plays a 90’s song. I can’t help but hum as

in her room while I’m on her pink bed. I start

try it on her hair though,” I say, separating the first section into three sections, then twist it and cross

thighs. “I trust you, Bash. But make sure you do it fast. You still

down. “Stay still if you want me to finish this fast.” I

She whines, hitting me on my

between laughs. I do the first braid perfectly. “Look at this, Tri. It’s perfect!” She looks at

Her face lights up. Her eyes glimmer as she looks at me. “It’s perfect, Bash. Thanks!” she chirps, hugging

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chosen three dresses she likes. I cross my legs and tap my fingers on my knee. I

the fitting room, wearing a baby blue ankle-length

do you

at her without expression on my face. I shake my

Her shoulders

color-blind,” I snap,

“But we like blue,”

I take a

started to get along. But I couldn’t help myself not to annoy and bully her sometimes. Okay, maybe most of the time. She cried and hid away from me for days until I apologized. I needed her to help me with my art classes. I’d rather choose her to help me than the art tutor that my parents paid. I can say,

have nice skin color, your hair, and your eyes.”

She glares. “I thought you hate my hair and my freckles,

translucent. Ms. Jenna, can you please help my girlfriend here.” I stand

a perfect dress for her?”

a beautiful skin with redhead and green eyes.” Ms. Jenna scans the dress one by one

“Put these on. The size fits

become best friends. Sometimes, I think of her as a lesbian because she never dates anyone. Unlike me, I dated some girls, but I broke up with them when they

during their P.E class. I just finish practicing football when I decide to talk to Trinity to

responds. Her face turns red with anger. She tells me she doesn’t like Alesha since

you even have a date for prom? I bet nobody

That’s for brainless cheerleaders who want to lose their virginity with drunk horny boys!”

My lips curve to smile. I

just jealous because Bash chooses me over his loser of a maid!” Alesha yells

jaw clenches. That’s a lie. First, I didn’t ask Alesha to be my Prom date, and Trinity is my best friend and not my maid. I sprint toward them and push two students to give me away. Alesha’s eyes widen when she notices my presence. Trinity doesn’t look at me in the eye,