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.

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

coffee?” I ask her as I sit

“No. I’m waiting

her; her eyes glimmer. She takes a seat in front of my desk and looks at me with furrowed brows.

shouldn’t have

“Do you want

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

muffin she offers. Our fingers touch. Shit. Why do I feel this

going on with you, Bash? Looks like you just lost

I simply say.

still in her hand. Her jaw drops, and her shoulders

I tell her slowly.

being

you deserve a position.”

on her feet and grins with excitement filling in her wide eyes.

years old who just receives a new doll.

ask, and I can’t help but smile at her. I am happy

“I don’t care as long as I’m not gonna map the floor, Fourth,” she replies and moves beside me as she wraps her arms around my neck. She presses her face on me like how she did it many

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

can smell her. Her warm body awakens my unconscious senses.

Bash!” she chirps.

Don’t thank me,” I whisper.

takes a few steps away. “You don’t sound happy about

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

that’s impossible.

not it, Tri,” I

“Then what’s the problem? Do you want me to be your

I glare

what’s wrong?” Panic invades her

the new financial

can see that she’s pleased to hear that. That must be her dream position

“Yes,” I confirm silently.

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

“It’s not like that, Trinity.” My belly flips over. Jesus,

But I have proven myself. I graduated with honor. I dedicated and spent most of my

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

will not take that position

feel a pang on

I resign,” She

you will not resign,” I

Hughes!” She moves away to her office adjacent to

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

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

strongest woman I’ve ever met, and I’m so proud of what she

not do

enters her office, ignoring me, and

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

abruptly. “What?”

what I

don’t care,

“Say that again.” I hiss.

She faces me. Her eyes filled with anger.

when she’s mad. Her hands are on her

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

not like,” I say calmly despite the rage

across her beautiful face, and I hate the feeling that I just make her angry.

back, Tri,” I say with a hint

“Forget it!” She yells.

demand respect. I am still her boss and

grabs her bag, tosses her phone inside, and walks past

ask quickly. Panic grows in

me and just walks

The last thing I hear is the door slamming a moment

“Fuck!” My fist hits the wall before I even realize it. What

aches than the pain on my knuckles. I bump my forehead against the wall

to lose her again.

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

my attention. It’s Lizzy.

“What do you-- what?”

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