Bullets of Chances

Chapter 12

"Baba ka na." Yun lang ang sinabi ko kay Zyani sa telepono at binaba na ang tawag. Nandito ako sa labas ng bahay nila. Pinapasok pa ako ng maid kaso tumanggi na ako at sinabing dito nalang sa labas maghihintay.

"Bakit di ka pumasok?" tanong niya pagkalabas ng gate nila.

"Para magmadali kang kumilos dahil panigurado pag sa loob ako naghintay ay lalo kang matatagalan." Knowing Zyani, mabagal itong kumilos.

"Tch. Sabi ko na eh!Maaga pa naman ah." Aniya habang papasok na sa kotse ko.

"Seconds matters Zyani." Yun lang ang sinabi ko at enistart na ang kotse. As usual daldal ng daldal na naman siya. Tipid lang ang mga sagot ko sa kanya. Until now, that single piece I remembered from my dream bothers me. What's with that gunshot?

"Saan nga uli yung location?"

"Makati." Tumango lang siya at hindi na nagsalita pa.

"We're here." Nauna na akong lumabas ng kotse. Mula sa kinatatayuan ko ay matatanaw ang mga iilang tao. Unconsciously, my eyes roam around to look for someone and there I saw him. Black round neck t-shirt and this time with his AB uniform six pockets camouflage pants with brown combat boots. He looks very attractive ten times more than the first I saw him. Napalunok ako sa naisip ko at pinilig ang ulo. No!Compose yourself Zal. Saway ko sa sarili.

"Oh, the soldier's already here!" nilingon ko si Zyani at nakitang kay Hassi rin ito nakatingin. I don't know but I think I saw her giving sharp gazes to Hassi. I just shrugged it off and lumakad na papunta sa kanila.

"Good morning everyone!" they immediately response in my greeting but my eyes we're only looking at someone whose looking me intently. "Today will be the start of constructing LTC. El Seva's house. I'm looking forward in working all of you." Inalis ko na ang tingin sa kanya at binaling na ito sa mga kasama namin. "Seven months to one year is the expected time interval of this project and I'm hoping everyone will cooperate and do the job accordingly. The time period seems short but with the full cooperation of you all, it will be possible. But of course always remember our first rule, safety first. Thank you everyone." I nodded to them after finishing my short speech. I once look at him and my heart skip a beat after realizing that he's already staring at me. I gulped hard at my thought.

"Now let's welcome LTC. Hassi Zhircon El Seva for his short message." My eyes then followed him as he walked to the center. Damn it! Bagay na bagay sa kanya ang uniform niya. Pants pa lang yan pano kapag complete AB uniform niya na? This time, hindi na tinanggi ng utak ko ang naiisip nito. No doubt, he's really a Lieutenant Colonel. Even the way he speaks and opens his lips screams authority. I didn't even pay my one hundred percent attention in his speech because my mind is so occupied by the thought of him. Am I really attracted to this man? Wala sa sariling tanong ko.

"And lastly, I would like to say my gratitude to the The Gall Corp. I know that I chose the right and best company. From the workers, to their Arch. Zyani Thulle Clevente and to my house's engineer, Engr. Cazzaleira Helius Galla, thank you. I know I chose the right person to be trusted." The way he looked at me as he said those words were different. I just gave him a short nod as a response.

After that, everyone got busy. The workers start to do their jobs. Even Zyani and I got busy. Making sure everything's fine. Taking measures here and there. I didn't even notice that it's already lunch time.

"Hey, eat your lunch first Engr." tinaggap ko naman ang lunch pack na inabot sa akin ni Zyani. Habang kumakain kami ay busy naman ang mga mata ko kakahanap sa taong hindi ko alam kung bakit kailangan pang hanapin ng mga matang to! Hindi naman nabigo ang mga mata ko at nakita rin siya ng mga ito. He's eating lunch with the construction workers. He seems so enjoyed having lunch with them. Base sa nakikita ko ay nagkakatuwaan sila dahil may iba pang natatawa. Even if he's not laughing hard as the others, there's a hint of smile in his lips. I never thought that he's this friendly to everyone.

"Malaki tong bahay niyo LTC. El Seva, paniguradong ang swerte ng girlfriend niyo." Napatigil ako sa pagsubo sa narinig ko. Then I look at him. The small curve in his lips is still there.

"Hmm." A short answer but bothers me.

"Tara na Zal, it's almost five." Zyani said as she sat down beside me. Kasalukuyang nagliligpit na rin ang mga construction workers at handa ng umalis.

"Hmm. You drive." Inabot ko sa kanya ang susi at nauna ng lumakad papuntang kotse. Narinig ko pa siyang umangal pero hindi ko na siya pinansin pa.

"Cazzaleira." Hindi ako lumingon agad pagkarinig ng boses. He's voice is so manly but every time he calls my name, it is soft and tender.

I gulped before I turn my head to face him. "Hassi." I don't know but this time as I say his name, I feel warmth inside me.

"You're heading home?" he asked gently.

"Ah, yes." I uttered and glanced at my car.

"Hmm do you mind if I give you a ride?" I blinked after hearing him. Ano daw?

"Zal, let's go." I almost throw a death glare to Zyani. Perfect timing ka girl!

"A-hh, I'm with Zyani and I have my car with us." I said and gave him an apologetic smile.

"I see." He sounds weary this time.

My heart felt heavy after seeing his reaction. I don't know but I think I must do something to lighten his mood. "Maybe next time." without thinking, I uttered those words.

He looked at me with a surprise face. I guess he didn't expect me to say that the same as me, I didn't expect to say that! Cazzzaleira, you're really out of your mind!

"Next time, then." He then gave me a warm smile. I'm not hallucinating right? He smiled. He really did.