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.

a hand on my arm. Even in my shirt 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 in this office is torture for

ask her as I

waiting for

I look at her; her eyes glimmer. She takes a seat in front

have waited.”

“Do you want hot coffee?”

I don’t want hot coffee. You’re way hotter, that I

head. 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 take a bite without

“What’s going on with you, Bash? Looks

be replaced,” I

in her hand.

I tell her

“Then why am I being

you deserve

her wide eyes. What I am not expecting is, she dances.

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

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

me as she wraps her arms around my neck. She presses her face on me like how she did it

my seat. That’s the first time Trinity calls me fourth since I came back. My heart is pounding hard. I felt like

can smell her. Her warm

you, Bash!” she chirps.

Don’t thank

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

stomach churns sickly. “Like I can stop Dad, Tri,” I reply, annoyed.

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

Tri,” I say with scattered thoughts.

to be your assistant for so

“Of course not.” I glare at

“Then what’s wrong?” Panic invades

new financial analyst,”

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

“Yes,” I confirm silently.

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

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

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 just to be a

I take a deep breath, and she looks hurt, and

raises her hand, shaking her head. An awkward silence hangs between us. “I will not take that position anymore. If you

feel a pang

“And I resign,” She

will not resign,” I say fiercely.

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

arm to stop her. “You are not fired, Trinity. I am not

am not working for you anymore. Expect my resignation on your desk tomorrow.” She faces me with fierce.

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 my team.

“You will not

enters her office, ignoring me, and

breathing catches. I am more pissed and terrified of losing

She stops abruptly. “What?”

what I

don’t care, Mr. Hughes.”

“Say that again.” I hiss.

Her eyes filled with anger. “Or what?”

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

like crazy. My eyes fall to her succulent lips, and she suddenly blinks and swallows hard when she notices where my

“Don’t test me, Trinity. I might do something that you might not like,” I say calmly

face, and I hate the feeling

you back, Tri,” I say with a hint of pain in my voice.

it!” She

demand respect. I am still her boss and her

grabs her bag, tosses her phone

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

She doesn’t answer me and just

last thing I hear is the door slamming a moment later.

the wall before I even

pain on my knuckles. I bump my forehead

to lose her again.

take a deep breath to calm my nerves, but it does not work that

vibrates, diverting my attention. It’s

“What do you-- what?”

“What did you do, Sebastian Hughes, IV?” My