The wedding was over and we should have been a happy couple, looking forward to build a family with two children. We were left alone in our flat except Elena's daughter who slept inside the office room. We both had our bedroom again. One thing beyond a normal man's comprehension was her sleeping wrapped in lots of clothes on almost every night. This may sound funny but it was true and very frustrating. Never had she really been interested in more than hugging and kissing, but I thought it was her traditional view of her culture regarding "no sex before marriage" etc. I know about the long pyjamas which are common in the Philippines but she seemed to have other preferences. Another reason could be the cooler temperatures which she wasn't accustomed to.
This night we both were tired anyway and aware we weren't alone inside the flat so I decided her to sleep. The next day the remaining guest left us, but other visitors came in the afternoon: A Filipina named Mariel from Ansbach, Bebeth's old friend from Loreto/Dinagat Island, her husband and their daughter. They couldn't attend the wedding day and enjoyed some of our tasty cake leftovers. When asked about the suitable wedding gift, I suggested some warm clothing for my wife. I got a good bottle of wine.
Well, but soon really all the guests were totally gone and we remained alone in our nest. Due to my job, an immediate honeymoon was not planned and besides we have to financially "recover" first. My wife was horrified when asked about the money presents of the guests though I explained to her it is a common practice to use them for covering the reception expenses. She doubted me and thought I wanted to rip her off or something. Money had always been a critical topic between us and she presumed me to possess endless resources. But we had spent already lots for travelling (gas and tickets), clothes and accessories for her, the reception etc etc... She really had no understanding for this, unfortunately. 
The following two weeks nothing special happened. While I was working Bebeth mostly stayed at home doing nothing but watching Filipino Channel or being online. Usually she was inside the living room always ignoring my returning home from work. Her careless attitude turned me down-hearted and puzzled . It seemed that the only way to cheer her up was the presence of another Filipina. She had started German lessons at the VHS (adult evening school) here in Heilbronn, but she didn't really like it, as the lectures were held mostly in German. She did some slight progress though and I was proud of her as she took her homework rather seriously. Sometimes we also exercised together and I tried to explain details about German language which is said to be difficult for foreigners anyway... Even on October 12, the day before the dramatic breakdown she was learning German vocabulary diligently.