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.

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 this office is torture for me already.

your coffee?” I ask

waiting for you.”

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

“You shouldn’t have waited.”

you want hot coffee?”

way hotter, that I can burn myself just by your touch.

can’t talk because it might slip what’s in my head right now. I grab the muffin she offers. Our

going on with you, Bash? Looks like

replaced,” I simply

muffin still in her hand. Her jaw drops, and her shoulders just droop.

“Tri, you’re not fired,” I tell

being

you deserve a position.”

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

like eight years old who just receives

can’t help but smile at her.

not gonna map the floor, Fourth,” she replies and moves beside me as she

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

Her warm body awakens my unconscious

“Thank you, Bash!”

Don’t thank me,” I

around me and takes a few steps away. “You

churns sickly. “Like I can stop Dad,

know that’s impossible. Then,

“That’s not it, Tri,” I say

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

“Of course not.” I glare at her.

“Then what’s wrong?” Panic invades her

new financial analyst,” I sigh.

be her

“Yes,” I confirm

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

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

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

and she looks hurt, and now it’s killing me. “Tri.”

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

pang on my

“And I resign,” She adds.

will not resign,” I say

did, Mr. Hughes!” She moves away to

I quickly follow her, grabbing 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 say.”

anymore. Expect

of what she becomes. I’m not surprised why Dad chose

not do

and I am still following

Just stop, Trinity!” My breathing catches. I am more pissed and terrified of losing her at the same

She stops abruptly. “What?”

“That’s not what

care,

again.” I hiss.

eyes filled with anger. “Or

Her

her like crazy. My eyes fall to her succulent lips,

me, Trinity. I might do something that you might not like,” I say

face, and I hate the feeling

Tri,” I say with a hint of pain in my

“Forget it!” She yells.

me!” I demand respect. I am still

her bag, tosses her phone inside, and walks

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

She doesn’t answer me and just

“Trinity!” The last thing I hear is the

hits the wall before I even realize

on my knuckles. I bump my forehead

lose her again.

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

diverting my attention. It’s Lizzy.

“What do you-- what?”

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