Tallinna internaatkool oli täis siginat-saginat.

Tallinna boarding school was full of hustle and bustle.

Saabunud oli talendishow päev.

The talent show day had arrived.

Koolimaja aula oli suur ja uhke tuba, mida kaunistasid Eesti lipud ja jõulukaunistused.

The school's auditorium was a large and grand room, decorated with Estonian flags and Christmas decorations.

Lumehelbed kleepusid pehme vaibana aknalaudadele, summutades heli ja luues õdusa, piduliku meeleolu.

Snowflakes clung like a soft carpet to the windowsills, muffling the sound and creating a cozy, festive atmosphere.

Lava paistis eredalt valgustatud prožektorite all, luues talvise pimeduse taustal silmatorkava kontrasti.

The stage appeared brightly lit under spotlights, creating a striking contrast against the winter darkness.

Maarja istus esireas ja vaatas, kuidas teised õpilased lavale astusid.

Maarja sat in the front row and watched as other students stepped onto the stage.

Ta süda kloppis kiiresti.

Her heart was pounding fast.

Maarja oli andekas laulja, aga tal oli suur lavahirm.

Maarja was a talented singer, but she had great stage fright.

Ta kartis, et unustab sõnad või et teda naerdakse.

She feared forgetting the words or being laughed at.

Maarja küll mõtles tagasi astuda, aga sisimas ihkas ta siiski esineda.

Maarja considered stepping back, but deep inside, she still longed to perform.

Veelgi enam, teda toetas tema kaaslane Kaspar.

What's more, she was supported by her companion Kaspar.

Kaspar oli tema sõber, kes alati teda julgustas.

Kaspar was her friend who always encouraged her.

Ta teadis, et Kaspar kõrval saaks Maarja kõik oma hirmud ületada.

She knew that with Kaspar by her side, she could overcome all her fears.

"Sa saad sellega hakkama, Maarja," ütles Kaspar temaga kõrvuti istudes.

"You can do it, Maarja," said Kaspar, sitting next to her.

"Sa oled imeline laulja.

"You are a wonderful singer.

Usu endasse."

Believe in yourself."

Maarja noogutas, kuigi ta sisimas kahtles.

Maarja nodded, though she doubted inside.

Kui tema nimi välja hõigati, tundis ta, kuidas hirm kasvab.

When her name was announced, she felt her fear growing.

Kuid ta teadis, et ei saa nüüd tagasi astuda.

But she knew she couldn't back out now.

Maarja astus aeglaselt lavale.

Maarja stepped slowly onto the stage.

Prožektorite valgus pimestas teda hetkeks, ning tema hingamine muutus kiireks.

The spotlight blinded her for a moment, and her breathing became rapid.

Muusika algas ja Maarja hakkas laulma.

The music began, and Maarja started to sing.

Esimesed noodid kõlasid, kuid siis komistas ta sõnade otsa.

The first notes sounded, but then she stumbled over the words.

Saal vaikis ootavalt.

The hall fell silent, waiting.

Just sel hetkel püüdis ta pilk Kaspari.

At that very moment, her gaze caught Kaspar's.

Tema julgustav ja lahke pilk andis Maarjale uut jõudu.

His encouraging and kind look gave Maarja new strength.

Ta süda rahunes.

Her heart calmed.

Maarja leidis taas oma hääle ja jätkas laulmist.

Maarja found her voice again and continued to sing.

Iga lauldud sõna muutis ta enesekindlamaks.

Every word sung made her more confident.

Peagi oli laul lõppenud ja saal plahvatas aplausi.

Soon the song ended, and the hall erupted in applause.

Maarja seisis pärani silmi, kuid selles oli rohkem rõõmu kui hirmu.

Maarja stood wide-eyed, but there was more joy than fear in them.

Maarja astus lavalt maha ja tundis, kuidas kogu hirm temast lahkus.

Maarja stepped off the stage and felt all the fear leave her.

Ta oli uhke oma saavutuse üle.

She was proud of her achievement.

Maarja teadis, et suudab alati midagi, kui vaid usub endasse.

Maarja knew she could always accomplish anything if she just believed in herself.

Lavahirm oli nüüd väiksem väljakutse.

Stage fright was now a smaller challenge.

Kaspar tuli Maarja juurde ja naeratas.

Kaspar came to Maarja and smiled.

"Ma ütlesin ju, et sa saad sellega hakkama," ütles ta naerdes.

"I told you, you could do it," he said, laughing.

Maarja naeratas vastu.

Maarja smiled back.

"Tänan sind, Kaspar.

"Thank you, Kaspar.

Sa aitasid mul seda kõike korda saata."

You helped me make it all happen."

Talendishow kulges edasi, kuid Maarja süda tundis end kergena.

The talent show went on, but Maarja's heart felt light.

Ta teadis, et tänane kogemus muutis teda igaveseks.

She knew that today's experience had changed her forever.

Lavalt maha astudes kohtas ta uusi võimalusi ja väljakutseid avatud südamega, teades, et hirm ei saa teda peatada.

Stepping off the stage, she met new opportunities and challenges with an open heart, knowing that fear couldn't stop her.

Õhtul, kui lund vaikselt aknast sisse sadama hakkas, tundis Maarja end uue aasta imelise kingitusena vabana ja enesekindlana.

In the evening, as snow quietly began to fall outside the window, Maarja felt free and confident, like a wonderful New Year’s gift.