The Final Journey [COMPLETED]

Chapter 8: Expect the Unexpected

That night, I felt like dreams were a real thing. I finally saw her in person, and as a bonus, she said her name!!! I don't know what to do. I think I have to plan multiple strategies, date plans-

"Jason, are you still there?", Ezmeralda asked.

It was lunch period. I guess I phased out after talking about our research output.

"We'll be making the plastic bottle house at Jason's place?", Tony asked.

"Technically, its my Grandma's place. Still, we need the help of my relatives.", I replied.

"Alright. Lets canvas the materials we're going to be needing.", Blake said.

Don't worry April, I just gotta take care of our research first. If I can remember, Rodrigo is one of her classmates and coincidentally, he is one of her group mates. Just perfect. And look over there, she's with her friends. Maybe later.

~We were at my relative's place. We bought 10 kilograms of cement, 18 kilograms of sand, 1 kilogram of steel rods, and a thick, 3x3 feet, 3/4 plywood base. Good thing Blake had his car. We easily mixed the cement. Esmeralda brought the plastic bottles, cut and ready to be filled with sand. Tony and Blake focused on filling the bottles with sand. Adonis and Ronnie helped in forming the actual structure. Its height was close to my knee then its width and length were as long as a leg. We've started with the cement walls, left out some space for the doors and windows.

"Jason.", Ezmeralda said.

"Yeah?", I replied.

"I might not be able to attend class for a while. Some family matters out of the country."

"Its alright. You're a major part of this research okay? Don't ever forget about that."

"Yes leader!"

"Jason, how do we plan on making the roof?", Blake asked.

"Hmm..."

I thought about our Bahay Kubo. The way it had a descending-feature made from natural yet strong materials.

"I might have an idea.", I replied.

~We finally finished our research output. I got the whole day off woohoo! Maybe I should try the foods available at the canteen while I still have the opportunity...

As I walked out the canteen, April appeared out of nowhere.

"Waaahhh!", I shouted.

"Huh?", she said.

"Good gosh, you scared me.", I said.

"Hahaha, come on Jason. Do you have any plans today?", she replied.

"Umm, none at the moment. Why?"

She looked down on her feet, then she brushed her hair. Whats with that? Then she looked at me.

"Wanna chat and hangout upstairs?", she said.

"Okay? Okay.", I replied.

I walked up the stairs while she followed by my side. The last time I had an opportunity like this was with Nika if I can remember... who was Nika again..? Dang, my memory is slowly fading too. 

"You seem to be in a happy mood?", I asked.

"Well of course. I got the chance to talk with you.", she replied.

I kinda blushed a little. I tried to turn away but she started laughing at me.

"Truth is, I'm struggling with our research. We have to check out the foods and brands in our canteen.", she said.