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.

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

have your coffee?” I ask her

I’m waiting

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

“You shouldn’t have waited.”

“Do you want hot

coffee. You’re way hotter, that I

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

“What’s going on with you, Bash? Looks like you just lost millions.”

replaced,” I simply

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

you’re not fired,” I tell her slowly.

why am I being replaced?” she asks quickly.

“Because you deserve a position.”

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

pretty even she’s like eight years old

position?” I ask, and I can’t help but smile

“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

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

her. Her warm body awakens my unconscious senses.

Bash!”

dad, Tri. Don’t thank me,” I

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

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

am I? And you know that’s impossible. Then, are you not

Tri,” I say with scattered thoughts.

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

not.” I

wrong?” Panic invades

be the new financial analyst,”

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

confirm silently.

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

that, Trinity.” My belly flips over. Jesus, I am going to ruin her moments.

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

breath, and she looks hurt,

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

a pang on my

“And I resign,” She adds.

resign,” I say

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

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

am not working for you anymore. Expect my resignation on

of what she becomes.

“You will not do that!”

office, ignoring me, and I am still following

Trinity!” My breathing catches. I am more pissed and terrified of losing

She stops abruptly. “What?”

what

don’t care, Mr.

again.”

She faces me. Her eyes filled with anger.

Her hands are

eyes fall to her succulent lips, and she suddenly blinks and swallows hard when

test me, Trinity. I might do something that you might not like,” I say calmly despite the rage is boiling

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

got you back, Tri,” I say with a hint of pain

it!” She

me!” I demand respect. I am still

her bag, tosses her phone inside, and walks

Panic grows in

and just walks away.

last thing I hear is the

even realize it.

my knuckles. I bump my forehead against the wall in

I’m going to lose her

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

my attention.

do you-- what?”

Hughes, IV?” My sister’s angry