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.

and 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

ask

I’m waiting

in

have waited.”

“Do you want hot coffee?”

hot coffee. You’re way hotter, that I can

now. I grab the muffin she offers. Our fingers touch. Shit. Why do I feel this way? I take

with you, Bash? Looks like you

“You’ll be replaced,” I

muffin still in her hand. Her jaw drops, and

fired,” I tell her slowly.

I being replaced?” she asks quickly.

“Because you deserve

and grins with excitement filling in her wide eyes. What I am not

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

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

I’m not gonna map the floor, Fourth,” she replies and moves beside me as she wraps her arms around my neck.

calls me fourth since I came back. My heart is pounding hard. I felt like this before, but this time,

can smell her. Her warm body awakens

Bash!” she chirps.

“Thank dad, Tri. Don’t thank me,”

her arms around me and takes a few steps away. “You

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

that’s impossible. Then, are you not

not it, Tri,” I say with

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

course not.” I

what’s wrong?” Panic invades her

will be the new

she’s pleased to hear that. That must be her dream position that’s why she worked hard

“Yes,” I confirm silently.

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

not like that, Trinity.” My belly flips over. Jesus, I am going to ruin her moments.

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

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 position anymore. If

pang on my chest.

resign,” She adds.

not resign,” I say

did, Mr. Hughes!” She moves away to

arm to stop her. “You are not fired, Trinity. I am not accepting your resignation. Technically, I

“I am not working for you anymore. Expect my resignation on

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

will not do that!”

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

pissed and terrified of losing her at the same time.

abruptly. “What?”

what I

care,

“Say that again.” I hiss.

Her eyes filled with anger. “Or what?”

when she’s mad. Her hands are on

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

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

replies. Anger flashes across her beautiful face, and I hate the

with a hint

“Forget it!” She yells.

at me!” I demand respect. I am still her

bag, tosses her phone

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

me and just walks

“Trinity!” The last thing I hear is the door slamming a

fist hits the wall before I even realize it. What have I done?

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

I’m going to lose her

but it does not work that way. I need to

my attention. It’s Lizzy.

“What do you-- what?”

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