“Goodbye Germany” Sandra meets Emre from another side shortly after the marriage proposal

“I’m already counting the hours, the minutes…” Sandra Zeppin (35) from Hamburg could hardly wait in the current episode of the VOX docu-series “Goodbye Germany” to finally kiss the man of her Emre Aytekin (32) dreams again to be able to close. Five months earlier, the hotel employee had met the musician and singer at a tourist bar in Side, Turkey, had fallen in love at first sight, had since spent a total of ten weeks in Turkey – and decided to emigrate.

“Do you have a little blue eyes?” The VOX reporter said what a lot of people were thinking on TV, but Sandra was sure of her cause: no, she didn’t have blue eyes. “I know exactly what I want.” Namely: getting married, having children, the complete program. But first, there were a few hurdles to overcome…

“Goodbye Germany” an emigrant experiences the exit from chaos

For example, during her previous stay in Turkey, she overstayed her residence permit by two days and then received a letter. She would have to pay the equivalent of a fine of 78 euros – but would she then be allowed to enter the country? It depended on the goodwill of the authorities. Worse still, her wallet, including credit and debit cards, passport and birth certificate, which she would need for permanent registration in Turkey, was missing!

Sandra first thought she left it when handing over her apartment, but that turned out to be a mistake. But where was it then? At the airport then the next bad surprise. With her identity card, which she fortunately kept in the pocket of her mobile, a departure would be possible, but it turned out that the chaotic Sandra had only booked her flight, not booked!

The “Goodbye Germany” team must help with money

The “Goodbye Germany” team lent her money for a new ticket – as well as the 78 euros she would have to pay in Turkey. She was lucky there: she was allowed to enter the country after assuring him that she would hand over her passport later. Overjoyed, she finally united with her Emre, and he too was happy: “I missed her so much!”

But was the love big enough for them both to live in the dilapidated ten square meter room that the musician received from his employer? After all, it was “right by the sea, so you can hang out,” Sandra said confidently, not knowing what an emotional rollercoaster she would be up against in the days ahead…

At first, there was reason for optimism: an immigration consultant promised to first apply for a residence permit for undocumented Sandra, in order to meet the specified ten-day deadline. Also, Sandra was allowed to try to work as a promoter of the bar where Emre was singing. And then the surprise: Emre proposed to Sandra romantically, including knees, fireworks at the table and applause from the bar staff. “I’m overwhelmed!” Rejoiced Sandra.

Emigrant Sandra gets to know her fiancé from another side

But a few hours later, she discovers another facet of her fiancé: he has fallen out with the manager of the bar, resigns without delay and decides to return immediately to his hometown of Istanbul. “I’m alone,” he emphasized the next morning, despite Sandra’s assurances that he had it. But last night she was too tired and didn’t listen to him enough, Emre complained. He was just “mad at everyone”.

However, reconciliation followed – along with the move to Istanbul to Emre’s mother, who welcomed the son and future daughter-in-law with open arms. “I love my mom! She’s so cute,” Sandra enthused. And: she found her wallet, which she had put in a side pocket of her bag!

Some time after the shooting, Sandra contacted the “Goodbye Germany” team again. She will get her residence permit and a job in a souvenir shop in – again – Side in April. And their relationship? She was “completely heavenly”, the wedding was to take place in the summer! A happy ending that no one expected at the start of the show…