Gunned Down (Chasing Dreams Series #4) | C O M P L E T E D

Chapter 58

This chapter is dedicated to: HUNYOJune and akirasweet_11

May jet lag pa ako, pero maaga pa ring nagising dahil nasira ang body clock ko. I was so tired not just from the trip, but anyway...

I got up slowly and carefully 'cause Marcus was still sleeping beside me. Inabot ko 'yung cellphone ko mula sa bedside table upang i-check ang oras. It was 5:30 in the morning here in Munich, while it was already 12:30 p.m. in the Philippines. I, then, connected my phone to the internet and the notifications popped up non-stop.

Sumandal ako sa headboard at isa-isang binasa ang messages galing sa pamilya at mga kamag-anak ko. Pagkatapos magpasalamat, sinabi ko na rin ang mga kaganapan dito dahil halos lahat naman sila ay nag-aabang sa update.

Bridgette was online by the time I replied to her.

Thank goodness it went well! Mukhang mabait naman ang mother-in-law mo base sa chika mo. 🤣

Send pics, please.

May handaan ba diyan ngayon or kakain kayo sa labas?

Puro sausage diyan, bakla! I-rate mo kung daig pa nila longganisa ng Pinas.

Nagpakawala ako ng mahinang tawa habang nagtitipa ng reply. I shared everything included in our plans today. Last night, Tita Melanie told me that we'd go to a marketplace to grab some of the ingredients for lunch. Iyon na siguro ang pinaka-selebrasyon ng birthday ko.

From my observation, I could say that Germans are extremely punctual and well-mannered. Ayaw nilang naghihintay ng matagal kaya minabuti kong gumayak ng maaga.

Kami lang tatlo nina Maxine at Isla ang isinama ni Tita Melanie. Naiwan ang boys sa villa para samahan si Tito Michael na inabisuhan ng doktor na 'wag munang maglalabas.

In the heart of Munich at Marienplatz Square, Tita Melanie guided us to a restaurant where we would try the white sausages, pretzels, local bread, and a pint of beer.

"Here in München, people normally drink alcohol for breakfast. Well, not for average brunch, but there will always be a glass of sparkling wine included," Tita Melanie explained after the beer was served.

Inamoy 'yon ni Kirsten. "I heard there are more wine drinkers than beer drinkers. Is it true, Mom?"

"This is the home of Oktoberfest. Maybe, in some part of Germany, but not in this place where people loves to drink beer," sagot niya at iniumang sa akin 'yung beer ko.

I tried the beer and it went down to my throat smoothly. It almost has like a velvety texture in it, which I loved; it wasn't as strong as I expected. Tiyak na magugustuhan din ito ni Bridgette.

"The annual Oktoberfest is on September. I'll check my schedule if I can attend the most awaited event in Munich." Kirsten turned her head to my side. "It would be so much fun if you can make it as well, Olga."

"I'm not yet sure, but I'll see..."

Marcus surely have seen a lot of dirndl-clad women serving beer in large tankards during Oktoberfest. Although he wasn't much of a drinker, it would be amazing if we could go there with his family. Pero kung trabaho namin ang iisipin, mukhang malabo.

While strolling around, Tita Melanie told us a little backstory about the city. München was derived from the word "Mönch" that meant monk if translated to English. It was also depicted on the city's coat of arms.

"Marcus treasures this place. Dito na siya lumaki at nagka-isip simula nang nag-settle down kami sa Germany." Napatingin siya kay Kirsten na kasabay kong nagtutulak ng stroller ni Isla. "We were supposed to watch you grow up here, too, but it's all in the past now. Ang mahalaga'y nandito ka na..."