A Mad Woman, Allison.

CHAPTER TEN: DRUNK CONFESSION

I breathed cold air as I stepped out of the airport.

I have arrived in Germany.

I used to dream about living here and now that I will actually be living here, it overwhelms me. I think I'll study here 'til I graduate college. Then, I'll go back to the Philippines to pursue law school. I badly want to study at UP Diliman but unfortunately, shits happen in my life. Hopefully, I will get to heal myself by staying here. I used to think I'll enjoy my college life in Philippines but I was wrong. I'll also update Selene that I moved out of the country. For sure she'll be shocked.

I'm just wearing a Levi's jeans and a white Brooklyn shirt. I am also carrying luggage and my backpack with me. It took me days to get my passport and other legal documents ready for me to legally travel out of my country. I'm also staying with my aunt Ilaria since she owns a house and lot here.

All I'm feeling now are mixed emotions. I'm happy, sad, confused, nervous, and scared a bit. I'm happy to be here, of course. But I'm sad that I will be leaving my family and friends behind. I'm also confused about what will happen next and nervous and scared at the same time.

I don't exactly know where to start and how will I cope with this kind of surroundings. I'm also not that fluent in speaking German but I can understand basic words and phrases a little. I still have to practice for me not staying confused about some German pronunciations. I just hope I'll not mess things up this time like I used to do.

I already found a university where I can temporarily study my dream course in college. Four years to go and I can graduate from college with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. Well, I initially wanted to take accountancy but as I think about it, maybe PolSci isn't that bad at all. I still can study in Law School just like I planned to.

School started just fine. I got to meet new colleagues. They were nice to me and I really appreciate friendly people. They also told me we could hang out sometimes for me to get used to my new surrounding easily.

“You can join us whenever you want, Allison,” Marga said. She has a heart-shaped face and an innocent look. She's just like an angel living in this world.

“Hmm, feel free.” It was from Chenoa. While Marga has an innocent-looking face, she has a fierce-looking aura and fiery eyes. Though she was like a burning flame, I know she is pure. Her name suits her. She's indeed like a white dove.

Another girl comes rushing towards us. “Sorry, I'm late! Was passiert hier?” I don't know who she is, but I do understand what she said. She's asking what's happening in here.

“Aiko, sie ist eine neue Studentin hier. Sie ist Allison,” Chenoa answered her. Explaining that I am the new student and saying I'm Allison. She faced me afterwards, “Allison, she's Aiko.” I just smiled at her.

“Oh, I'm sorry. Can you understand us?” Aiko interrogated.

I nodded. “Ja, ich kann das verstehen. Aber ich bin nicht so fließend im Sprechen (Yes, I can understand. But I'm not that fluent in speaking),” I replied. Marga and Chenoa looked at me with their eyes wide-opened. I just gave them an innocent look.

“Du kannst Deutsch verstehen?!” They both asked in a high-pitched tone.

“Yes, I can. But can I just answer in English?” I suggested. “Because as you guys can see, I sound awkward when I speak German.” My face was hesitating.

“Alright," Marga let out chuckling. "But I think you must speak in German because first of all, you're in our country. And for you to also get used to speaking German. You'll not say you're not fluent anymore,” she added. I am loving her English accent right now. She sounded like those actresses in a Hollywood movie. I nod at her.