As Sabrina went to her hotel room with Gerda, her phone buzzed with a message from Tyrone. How about a dip in the hot spring in my room?
Sabrina was all too aware of his intentions, answering quickly, No, I need to rest.
Are you certain you dont want to join? Theres only a day left. Would you rather go to the springs with someone else?
After a lengthy deliberation, Sabrina finally responded, Ill visit the hot spring tonight.
Theres leftover food at the bottom of the spring. The hotel manager says eating in the hot spring is off limits.
Tyrone was concerned she might leave right after dinner.
Alright, ILL go after eating.
Sabrina reclined against her headboard, idly swiping through her phone.
A hot topic caught her attention. Galilea speaks German.
Intrigued, she clicked in.
After her return, Galilea had appeared on a variety show that had aired that day.
The trending topic showcased a clip where Galilea admitted her German proficiency.
Prompted by other guests, she offered, Then let me narrate a tale in German.
She proceeded to tell her tale in German.
The familiarity of the language struck Sabrina, probably because of Tyrones German stories.
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Its the classic tale of the Crow and the Fox, Galilea began.
A crow stole a piece of cheese. Perched atop a tree, the crow prepared to savor its stolen treat.
But, true to its nature, the crow could never stay quiet while enjoying its meal. Hearing the munching sounds, a fox was drawn to the scene.
Deviously, the fox addressed the crow, Oh, crow, I have never encountered a bird as radiant and elegant as you! If your song is as enchanting as your appearance, theres no doubt that youd be elected as the king and hailed as the leader of birds.
The crow was overjoyed at the flattery. How it yearned for others to appreciate its melodious song! As it opened its beak to sing, the cheese slipped and fell. Instantly, the fox seized the cheese, chuckling at the foolish crow as it munched away. Surely, this story must be familiar to all.
Another guest chimed in, Yes, I remember it was from the elementary school book.
Another guest, curious about her language skills, asked, Youve been in the U.S.A for a few years. Why did you choose to learn German? Is there a story behind it?
A pang of sadness gripped Sabrina. She had an inkling of what was to come.
Galilea said with a smile, I learned from a friend. He knows four languages. When I struggle to sleep, he tells me a German story.