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.

suit on, I can still feel the warm touch on me like skin to skin. Everything starts to be difficult, and just being with Trinity in

you have your coffee?” I ask her as I sit down.

I’m waiting

She takes a seat in front of my desk and

“You shouldn’t have

“Do you want hot

You’re way hotter, that I can burn

head right now. I grab the muffin she offers.

with you, Bash? Looks like you just lost millions.”

be replaced,” I simply

with the muffin still in her hand. Her

I tell her

“Then why am I being replaced?”

you deserve a position.”

grins with excitement filling in her

She looks pretty even she’s like eight years

gonna ask your position?” I ask, and I can’t help but smile at her. I am happy for her,

and moves beside me as she wraps her arms around my neck. She presses her face on

me fourth since I came back. My heart is pounding hard. I felt

warm body awakens my unconscious senses.

Bash!” she

“Thank dad, Tri. Don’t thank

She unhooks her arms around me and takes a few steps away. “You don’t sound happy about your dad’s

I can stop Dad, Tri,” I reply, annoyed.

And you know that’s impossible. Then, are you not happy

it, Tri,” I say with

Do you want me to be your assistant for so long?” Trinity demands,

I glare at

“Then what’s wrong?” Panic invades her voice.

new financial analyst,” I sigh.

“Really?” She seems so surprised, but I can see that she’s pleased to hear that. That must be her dream position that’s why she worked hard to prove herself that she belongs to the company.

confirm silently.

so excited, and I nod glumly. “Don’t you want me to be a part of it?” Her smile fades from

like that, Trinity.” My belly flips over. Jesus, I

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 just to be a part of

I take a deep breath, and she looks hurt, and now it’s

She raises her hand, shaking her head. An awkward silence hangs between us. “I will not take that

I feel a pang on my chest.

resign,” She

“Trinity, you will not resign,” I say fiercely.

“I just did, Mr. Hughes!” She moves away to her office adjacent to mine.

Trinity. I am not accepting your resignation. Technically, I am still your boss, and you will do as I say.”

you anymore. Expect my resignation on your desk tomorrow.” She faces

and I’m so proud of what she becomes. I’m

“You will not do

and I am

My breathing catches. I am more pissed

stops abruptly. “What?”

what I

don’t care, Mr.

“Say that again.” I

eyes filled

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

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

test me, Trinity. I might do something that you might not like,” I say calmly despite the rage is boiling in

replies. Anger flashes across her beautiful face, and I

I say with a hint of pain in

“Forget it!” She

I demand respect. I am still

She grabs her bag, tosses her phone inside, and

you’re going?” I ask quickly. Panic grows in

She doesn’t answer me and just walks away.

thing I hear is the door slamming a moment later.

wall before I even

I bump my forehead against the wall in Trinity’s

going to lose her again.

does not work that way. I need to

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

do you--

IV?” My sister’s angry voice is deafening my ear.