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 me like skin to skin. Everything

your coffee?” I ask her as I sit

“No. I’m waiting for

eyes glimmer. She takes a seat in front of my desk and looks

“You shouldn’t have

want

hotter, that I can burn myself just

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

Bash? Looks like you just lost millions.”

replaced,” I simply say.

with the muffin still in her hand. Her jaw drops,

you’re not fired,” I tell her

I being replaced?”

“Because you deserve

her wide eyes. What I am not

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

I can’t help but smile at her. I am happy for her, truly.

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

I came back. My heart is pounding

her. Her warm body awakens my unconscious

Bash!” she

“Thank dad, Tri. Don’t thank me,” I whisper.

and takes a few steps away. “You

I can stop

“I’m not taking your position, am I? And you know that’s impossible. Then, are you not happy for

not it, Tri,” I say with

“Then what’s the problem? Do you want me to be your assistant for so long?” Trinity

I glare at

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

new

so surprised, but I can see that she’s pleased to hear that. That must be her

“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 me to be a

My belly flips over. Jesus, I am going to ruin

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

looks hurt,

“I will not take that position anymore. If you want

feel a pang on my chest.

I resign,” She

not resign,” I say

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

fired, Trinity. I am not accepting your resignation. Technically, I am still your

am not working for you anymore. Expect my resignation on your desk

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

not do that!”

office, ignoring me, and I

My breathing catches. I am more pissed and terrified of losing her

stops abruptly. “What?”

not what I

“I don’t care, Mr. Hughes.”

again.”

faces me. Her eyes filled with anger. “Or

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 when she notices

like,”

she replies. Anger flashes across her beautiful face, and I hate the feeling that I just make

with a hint of pain in my voice.

it!” She yells.

am still her boss and her best friend.

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

Panic grows in the pit

answer me and just

“Trinity!” The last thing I hear is

before I even realize it. What have I done?

pain on my knuckles. I bump my forehead against the

I’m going to lose her again.

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

vibrates, diverting my attention. It’s Lizzy.

you-- what?”

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