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.

still feel 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

have your coffee?” I ask her as I sit

I’m waiting

a seat in front of my desk and looks at me

“You shouldn’t have

want hot coffee?”

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

now. I grab the muffin she offers. Our fingers touch.

Looks like you just lost millions.”

be replaced,” I simply say.

down her lap with the muffin still in

not fired,” I

“Then why am I being replaced?”

“Because you deserve a position.”

feet and grins with excitement filling in her wide eyes. What I am not expecting is, she dances.

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

“Aren’t you gonna ask your position?” I ask, and I can’t help but smile at

as she wraps her arms around

I came back. My heart is pounding hard. I felt like this before, but

I can smell her. Her warm body awakens my unconscious senses.

Bash!”

Don’t thank me,”

around me and takes a few steps away. “You don’t sound happy about your dad’s decisions, do you, Bash?”

stomach churns sickly. “Like I can

that’s impossible. Then, are you not happy for me?”

I say

you want me to be your assistant for so

I glare at her.

Panic invades her voice.

the new financial

I can see that she’s pleased to hear that. That must be her dream position that’s why she

“Yes,” I confirm silently.

I’ll be part of the financial department team? Yes!” She’s so excited, and I nod glumly. “Don’t you want

like that, Trinity.” My belly flips over. Jesus, I am going to ruin

“But why I feel 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 as an intern

a deep breath, and she looks hurt,

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

a pang

resign,” She

will not resign,” I say fiercely.

Mr. Hughes!” She moves away to her office

her arm to stop her. “You are not fired, Trinity. I am not accepting your resignation. Technically, I am still your boss, and you will do as I

not working for you anymore. Expect my

Trinity that cowers. She’s now the strongest woman I’ve ever met, and I’m so proud of what she becomes. I’m not surprised why Dad chose her to be on

not

me, and I am still following her.

pissed and terrified of losing her at the same time.

stops abruptly. “What?”

“That’s not what I

care, Mr.

again.” I hiss.

Her eyes filled with

infuriatingly sexy when she’s mad. Her hands

and kiss her like crazy. My eyes fall to her succulent lips, and she suddenly blinks and swallows

you might not like,” I say calmly despite the rage is boiling

face, and I hate

with a

“Forget it!” She yells.

am still her boss and her best

bag, tosses her phone inside, and walks past me.

“Where do you think you’re going?” I ask quickly. Panic grows

She doesn’t answer me and

thing I hear is the door slamming

before I even realize it. What

pain on my knuckles. I bump my forehead against the wall in

going to lose her again.

deep breath to calm my nerves, but it does not work that way. I need to talk to

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

“What do you-- what?”

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