No Reason But Us

Chapter 24 : Enemies Meet Again

It was the day of the exhibit for the architecture major. There were architects from top firms coming and checking out each work, or at least the ones that were closest to their style, while the students explained their designs. Parents, friends, and also their professors were there to give their support like it was a science fair.

On the other hand, Oddey was at the campus garden with her best friend as they watched people getting inside the school to be in the events hall. "This must be big for Gage," Rita said.

"Yeah, it is. My Dad told me that he went through this when he was a student, and he told me how nervous he was," Oddey replied. "But lucky for him, he got an internship in China."

"That's so cool, I wish I could get an offer that big someday. But wait. Today, architects in the city will be coming. Hold on. Does that mean that your Dad will, too, since he is one?"

"Yup, but Mom is coming here to pick me up to drive home instead."

"Oh, thank goodness," Rita sighed in relief. "Right...?"

"Yup, I don't want Gage to find out my connection with the CEO of Magnum Tradings."

Little did they know, Courtney was behind them and heard their conversation. She gloated that Gage's little female friend had something to hide.

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It was taken in the events hall of CarmU, and everyone was getting ready before the real architects came in. They placed their building model on a pedestal stand, even cleaned it up a bit, and practiced what they were going to say in front of their future bosses.

Gage was fixing a crooked tip of his Avant-garde design that he made. He even presented himself well by wearing a business casual outfit since that was the required attire for the exhibit.

"Alright, Students," a professor said to them as he stood in the middle to get their attention. "Firms from all over the city will be coming in thirty minutes, so make sure that you are ready with everything because this is where your future lies in this exhibit. Good luck, relax, and also enjoy while you're at it."

"Wow, that looks great, Gage," one of his classmates complimented.

"Thanks, you too," Gage replied and glanced at his fellow architect student's design. "Neo-Brutalism?"

"You got it."

"I knew it. Cool."

"Thanks. By the way, I heard Edgar Co Design is coming, I hope I can impress them," expressed the classmate. "Having an internship there would be a dream come true."

"Don't worry, you'll get it," Gage assured him.

"I heard Leon Magnum is coming. I hope I get an internship from him. His designs are so fantastic," another one interjected.

"Me too, I saw his website one time, but working with CASAS is still my number one firm to intern in."

Suddenly, his parents came in with all the other architect student's supportive families to see their kids jump-start their journey toward their goals. "Look, there's Gage," Marie said to her husband as they stood by the main entrance.

"Come on," Adrian said to her.

Not long after, the aspiring young architect student saw his folks among the crowd, "Mom! Dad!" he called out to them.

"Gage." Marie ran towards her son and hugged him.

"Hey, Dad, how are you?"

"Proud," his father replied with a big smile on his face. "How are you feeling?"