Tallinna Ülikooli ühiselamu oli Mardipäeva eel täis sagimist.

Tallinna University dormitory was full of hustle and bustle before Mardipäev.

Maarika, kes oli vaikne ja tagasihoidlik, vaatas aknast välja.

Maarika, who was quiet and reserved, looked out the window.

Õues oli imeilus.

Outside was beautiful.

Kuldsete ja punaste lehtede vaip kattis maad, meelitades õue isegi siis, kui prognoos lubas vihma.

A carpet of golden and red leaves covered the ground, enticing one to go outside even when the forecast promised rain.

Maarika pidi tegema fotoülesande jaoks täiusliku foto.

Maarika needed to capture the perfect photo for a photography assignment.

Ta kõndis koridori mööda oma tuppa.

She walked down the corridor to her room.

Järsku hüppas tema ette Tarmo, energiline ja seiklushimuline sõber.

Suddenly, Tarmo, an energetic and adventurous friend, jumped in front of her.

„Hei, Maarika!

"Hey, Maarika!

Me läheme Saaremaale!

We're going to Saaremaa!

Liina ja mina.

Liina and I.

Kas tuled ka?

Are you coming too?"

”Maarika kahtles.

Maarika hesitated.

"Ilm võiks kehv olla," ütles ta vaikselt.

"The weather might be bad," she said quietly.

Liina, kes just oma toast väljus, naeratas soojalt.

Liina, who had just exited her room, smiled warmly.

„Maarika, see saab olema lõbus!

"Maarika, it's going to be fun!

Lisaks, Saaremaa on ilus isegi vihmaga.

Besides, Saaremaa is beautiful even in the rain."

”Maarika vajus mõttesse.

Maarika pondered.

Ta teadis, et see oleks hea võimalus veeta aega sõpradega ja jäädvustada sügisvärve.

She knew it would be a good opportunity to spend time with friends and capture the autumn colors.

Pere toetus andis enesekindlust.

Her family's support gave her confidence.

„Hästi.

"Alright.

Ma tulen,” vastas ta lõpuks, hingates kergendatult.

I'll come," she finally replied, breathing a sigh of relief.

Mõni päev hiljem olid nad teel.

A few days later, they were on their way.

Saaremaale jõudes puhus jahe tuul, taevas oli pilves.

Upon reaching Saaremaa, a chilly wind blew, and the sky was cloudy.

Kuid nende tuju oli kõrgel.

But their spirits were high.

Nad külastasid Kuressaare lossi, jalutasid mööda kaunilt värvilisi metsaradu.

They visited Kuressaare castle and walked through beautifully colored forest trails.

Maarika sülest põgenes taas kaamera.

Once again, her camera fled from Maarika's grasp.

Tal oli kindel plaan jäädvustada täiuslik hetk.

She was determined to capture the perfect moment.

Nad jõudsid rannale.

They reached the beach.

Kaugemal paistis vana majakas, meri kohises.

In the distance, an old lighthouse was visible, the sea roared.

Taevas läks tumedamaks.

The sky grew darker.

Järsku algas tugev vihm.

Suddenly, a heavy rain began.

Tarmo naeris ja jooksis edasi.

Tarmo laughed and ran ahead.

„Varju alla!

"To cover!"

” Liina hüüdis.

Liina shouted.

Maarika pigistas kaamerat.

Maarika squeezed her camera.

Vaatamata vihmale paistsid lehed erksaina.

Despite the rain, the leaves appeared vibrant.

Just siis lõppes vihm.

Just then, the rain stopped.

Pilvede vahelt ilmus pehme päikesevalgus.

Soft sunlight appeared through the clouds.

Ilmus ka vikerkaar, eredate värvide mäng üle taeva.

A rainbow also appeared, playing bright colors across the sky.

Maarika klõpsatas kaamera.

Maarika clicked the camera.

See oli ideaalne hetk.

It was the perfect moment.

Sõbrad jäid hetke nautima ja Maarika tundis end õnnelikumana kui kunagi varem.

The friends stayed to enjoy the moment, and Maarika felt happier than ever.

Hiljem leidsid nad sooja kohviku.

Later, they found a warm café.

Istudes aurava kakao juures naersid nad koos.

Sitting with steaming cocoa, they laughed together.

Maarika tundis end nüüd sõpradele lähemal.

Maarika felt closer to her friends now.

Tarmo ja Liina olid tema kõrval, ja Maarika teadis, et see reis oli ainult algus.

Tarmo and Liina were beside her, and Maarika knew that this trip was only the beginning.

Tagasiteel Tallinnasse tundis Maarika, et on muutunud.

On the way back to Tallinn, Maarika felt that she had changed.

Tema süda oli avatum, enesekindlam.

Her heart was more open, more confident.

Sõprade kõrval hakkasid kartused hajuma, tuues esile tunde, mida ta oli vajanud.

Fears began to dissipate next to her friends, bringing out the feeling she had needed.

Mardipäevaõhtu tõotas tulla soe, mitte ainult pastelde ja laternade valguses, vaid ka sõpruse soojuses.

Mardipäev evening promised to be warm, not only in the glow of costumes and lanterns but also in the warmth of friendship.