Die warm somerson maak die rotsagtige paadjies van Tafelberg lewendig.

The warm summer sun brings the rocky paths of Tafelberg to life.

Twee vriende, Elmar en Luka, beweeg stadig opwaarts.

Two friends, Elmar and Luka, move slowly upward.

Elmar dra 'n rugsak vol waterbottels en snacks; sy gedagtes egter is vol swaarder dinge.

Elmar carries a backpack filled with water bottles and snacks, yet his thoughts are weighed down with heavier matters.

Hy moet binnekort oorsee trek, 'n gedagte wat hom al weke lank knaag.

He must soon move overseas, a thought that has been gnawing at him for weeks.

Vir nou, wil hy net hierdie spesiale oomblik saam met Luka geniet.

For now, he just wants to enjoy this special moment with Luka.

Luka stap langs hom, kalm en gegrond.

Luka walks beside him, calm and grounded.

Hy neem diep asem in, die vars Kaapse lug vol van somer en beloofde avonture.

He takes a deep breath in, the fresh Cape air full of summer and promised adventures.

"Kyk net hoe mooi!" sê Luka, terwyl hulle 'n draai maak en die uitsig oor die stad bewonder.

"Just look how beautiful!" says Luka, as they turn a corner and admire the view over the city.

Met elke stap probeer Elmar sy vrese wegsteek.

With each step, Elmar tries to hide his fears.

Hy glimlag en knik, maar sy hart klop vinnig.

He smiles and nods, but his heart beats fast.

Hy wil vir Luka vertel, maar is bang om die vrolike vakansiegees te bederf.

He wants to tell Luka but is afraid to spoil the cheerful holiday spirit.

Elmar besluit om die perfekte oomblik af te wag.

Elmar decides to wait for the perfect moment.

Namate hulle die piek nader, begin die son sak.

As they approach the peak, the sun begins to set.

Die lug kleur oranje en pienk oor die horison.

The sky colors orange and pink over the horizon.

Die briesie is koel teen hul vel.

The breeze is cool against their skin.

Elmar voel dat hulle nou op 'n hoogte staan waar alles moontlik voel.

Elmar feels that they are now at a height where everything feels possible.

Dit is hier waar hy sy waarheid wil deel.

It is here where he wants to share his truth.

Hulle sit langs mekaar op 'n rots, terwyl die sonstrale hulle gesigte warm maak.

They sit next to each other on a rock, while the sun's rays warm their faces.

"Luka," begin Elmar stadig, "ek moet met jou oor iets praat."

"Luka," Elmar begins slowly, "I need to talk to you about something."

Luka kyk vir 'n oomblik na die sonsondergang en draai dan sy blik na sy vriend.

Luka looks at the sunset for a moment and then turns his gaze to his friend.

“Wat is aan die gang, Elmar?”

“What’s going on, Elmar?”

Elmar sug diep.

Elmar takes a deep sigh.

“Ek trek oorsee.

“I’m moving overseas.

Ek is verskriklik opgewonde, maar ook baie bekommerd.

I’m terribly excited but also very worried.

Ek is bang om dinge hier te verloor... ons vriendskap... alles."

I’m afraid of losing things here… our friendship… everything.”

Luka sit vir 'n oomblik stilte, die klanke van die wind en voëls omhul hulle.

Luka sits in silence for a moment, the sounds of the wind and birds surrounding them.

Dan plaas hy 'n hand op Elmar se skouer.

Then he places a hand on Elmar's shoulder.

“Elmar, jy hoef nie bekommerd te wees nie.

“Elmar, you don’t need to worry.

Vriendskappe soos ons s'n hou.

Friendships like ours last.

Ons sal altyd 'n manier vind om kontak te hou.”

We’ll always find a way to stay in touch.”

Die woorde bring dadelik verligting.

The words bring immediate relief.

Elmar gee 'n klein glimlag.

Elmar gives a small smile.

Hy voel ligter, sy angstigheid verwyder soos die son oor die horison verdwyn.

He feels lighter, his anxiety washed away as the sun disappears over the horizon.

Hy weet dat hierdie vriendskap sterk is, en dat dit oor grense kan strek.

He knows this friendship is strong and can stretch across borders.

“Dankie, Luka,” sê Elmar sag.

“Thank you, Luka,” Elmar says softly.

Die nag begin stadig maar seker sy kleure oor Tafelberg sprei.

The night begins to spread its colors slowly but surely over Tafelberg.

Hul vriendskap voel nou dieper gewortel, en Elmar voel gereed om met selfvertroue sy nuwe lewe te begin.

Their friendship now feels more deeply rooted, and Elmar feels ready to begin his new life with confidence.

Inderdaad, hulle het nog steeds 'n sonsondergang saam gevang – een wat nooit vergeet sal word nie.

Indeed, they have captured a sunset together—one that will never be forgotten.