Bashing Trinity

BASH

“Fuck!” Dad curses.

I turn around quickly when I realize what they’re doing.

Heat creeps in my cheeks with embarrassment. I can’t believe I’ve just witnessed what Dad and Mom are doing in his office. It isn’t easy to be in this awkward situation. I grip the door handle when I hear my mom giggle.

“Bash, I’m sorry. We shouldn’t be doing it here,” Mom says, laughing.

I stay still.

“We’re not having sex, Bash. You can turn around now,” Dad says who finds everything is okay after their son just caught them almost having sex.

I face them slowly just to make sure they are both dressed because when I entered moments ago, mom’s dress zipped down from her back, and dad’s shirt unbuttoned while they were making out on the desk.

“Can’t you at least lock the door before you start eating each other’s face? Or at least tell me not to come?” I ask annoyingly and amused at the same time.

I can’t believe them doing that with an unlocked door, but I am happy that they’re still in love.

I know they love each other very much. I never hear them fight about a third party involved.

I hope to have a married life like them when I settle down.

“Is that how you call it now, baby Bash? Eating each other’s face?” Mom asks, recoating her lipstick while dad is fixing his tie.

I walk towards them, kissing mom on her cheek and hugging Dad.

“Whatever. Thank god, I’m the one who entered. Or this is not the first time someone caught the both of you doing something here?” I ask, scrutinizing their reactions.

Mom smiles sheepishly.

“Oh, Jesus. Don’t answer that,” I say, raising a hand in surrender.

“Bash, I will let Kiara start her proper job next week. No arguments,” Dad imposes.

“Dad, don’t you think it’s too early for her? She doesn’t have any experience in her new position,” I resist.

“She has proven herself, son. Don’t you think you’re too selfish?” Dad argues.

I know I don’t have the right, and I will end up following his order.

“I’m not selfish, Dad,” I say defensively. “But I want an experienced employee on my team. She’s a fresh grad.”

“So do you,” Dad points out.

“That’s the point. I need a well-experienced because I am an inexperienced too,” I insist.

“You will learn, Bash. And so as she. She graduated cum laude from an exclusive university. Give her a chance, and I trust and believe in her,” Dad says adamantly.

“Why so soon?”

“Why not?”

“Dad.”

“Bash, listen to me, son. You can still talk to her, date her. She’s only a floor away.” I blink repeatedly. I can’t believe Dad is okay with me dating his employee.

“That’s not what I mean,” I say awkwardly.

“Then why are you against my decisions? I already arranged for your masters. You two will go together on Thursdays and Fridays both for your masters. Mondays thru Wednesdays, you both will be at work.”

My mouth hangs open. I sit on the empty chair like I lose my strength.

“Baby Bash, don’t you agree with your dad’s plan?” Mom is squeezing my hand.

I look at her, and I see her green eyes full of concern.

“You will thank me later, son,” Dad says and sits back on his chair.

I manage to nod with a small smile, though deep inside, I am against all of these. I’m a grown man, and I wish he waits for me to do it myself. I am capable of deciding what’s right for me. But too late for that, he plans everything ahead of me.

I walk lazily back to my office. Why this has to happen to me? How can I last for so long when she’s with me every day? Dad thinks that’s what I want? If I follow my heart, that’s exactly what I want, and there’s no way I can run away from this. I just start our friendship, and I’m going to end up ruining it again.

“Bash, you okay?” Trinity asks cautiously.

the warm touch on me like skin to skin. Everything starts to be difficult, and just being with Trinity in this office is torture for me

you have your coffee?” I ask

I’m waiting for you.”

her; her eyes glimmer. She takes a seat in front of my desk and looks at me with furrowed

have waited.”

you want hot coffee?”

don’t want hot coffee. You’re way hotter, that I can burn myself just by your

I can’t talk because it might slip what’s in my head right now. I grab the muffin she offers. Our fingers touch. Shit. Why do I feel this way? I

on with you, Bash? Looks like you just lost

I

still in her hand. Her jaw drops,

not fired,” I tell her slowly.

“Then why am I being replaced?”

you deserve a

She’s quicker on her feet and grins with excitement filling in her

looks pretty even she’s like eight years old who just receives a

help

don’t care as long as I’m not gonna map the floor, Fourth,” she replies and moves beside me as she wraps her arms around my neck. She presses her face on me like how she

time Trinity calls me fourth since I came back. My heart

can smell her. Her warm body awakens

you, Bash!” she chirps.

dad, Tri. Don’t thank me,” I whisper.

around me and takes a few steps away. “You don’t sound happy about

can stop

position, am I? And you know that’s impossible. Then, are you

not it, Tri,” I

me to be your assistant for so long?” Trinity demands, sounding pissed.

course not.” I glare at her.

“Then what’s wrong?” Panic

will be the new

to hear that. That must be her dream position that’s

I confirm

excited, and I nod glumly. “Don’t you

flips over.

it’s like that, Bash. Is it because I’m a new grad, and I don’t have much experience? But I have proven myself. I graduated with honor. I dedicated and spent most of my time

she looks hurt, and now

awkward silence hangs between us. “I will not take that position anymore. If you want

a pang

I resign,” She adds.

will not resign,” I say fiercely.

moves away

“You are not fired, Trinity. I am not accepting your resignation. Technically, I am still your

her arm from my grasp. “I am not working for you anymore. Expect my resignation on your desk tomorrow.” She faces me with fierce.

I’m so proud of what she becomes. I’m not surprised why Dad chose her to be on my team. She has proven herself, indeed.

“You will not

enters her office, ignoring me, and I am still following her.

am more pissed and terrified of losing her at the same time.

abruptly. “What?”

“That’s not what I mean.”

care, Mr. Hughes.”

“Say that again.” I

faces me. Her eyes filled with anger. “Or what?”

This woman is infuriatingly sexy when she’s mad. Her hands are on her hips,

her succulent

like,” I say calmly despite the rage is boiling in my veins.

did,” she replies. Anger flashes across her beautiful face, and

got you back, Tri,” I say with a hint

“Forget it!” She yells.

demand respect. I am

her bag, tosses her phone inside, and walks

going?” I ask quickly. Panic grows in the pit

me and just walks

is the door slamming

fist hits the wall before I even

knuckles. I bump my forehead against the wall

lose her again.

nerves, but it does not

My phone vibrates, diverting my attention. It’s Lizzy.

do you--

did you do, Sebastian Hughes, IV?” My sister’s angry voice