
From Caution to Confidence: A Friendship Blossoms in Tallinn
FluentFiction - Estonian
From Caution to Confidence: A Friendship Blossoms in Tallinn
Tallinna südames asub kohvik Urban Jungle.
In the heart of Tallinn is a café called Urban Jungle.
Seal on alati soe ja hubane, isegi külmal talvepäeval.
It's always warm and cozy there, even on a cold winter day.
Lopsakad taimed ja mahe valgus loovad erilise atmosfääri.
Lush plants and soft lighting create a special atmosphere.
Kohviku nurgas istuvad Kaarel ja Maarja, sõbrad juba lapsepõlvest.
In the corner of the café, Kaarel and Maarja sit, friends since childhood.
On veebruari keskpaik ja Maarja mõtleb midagi uut proovida.
It's mid-February, and Maarja is thinking of trying something new.
"Miks mitte taimede poodi minna," pakub ta.
"Why not go to a plant store," she suggests.
Kaarel noogutab.
Kaarel nods.
Ta armastab aiatööd, kuid on otsustamisel alati liiga ettevaatlik.
He loves gardening but is always too cautious when making decisions.
Kohale jõudes tervitab neid riiulitäis sihvakaid rohelisi lehti ja värvilisi õisi.
Upon arrival, they're greeted by shelves full of slender green leaves and colorful blossoms.
"Wow," sosistab Maarja.
"Wow," whispers Maarja.
Kaarel silmitseb taimi.
Kaarel looks at the plants.
Tal on sõbrale hilinenud sõbrapäeva kink plaanis, kuid valikute rohkus teeb otsuse keeruliseks.
He has a belated Valentine's gift planned for his friend, but the abundance of options makes the decision difficult.
"Mis arvad sellest?"
"What do you think of this?"
viipab Maarja suurele eksootilisele taimele, mille lehed on kirjud ja harvaesinevad.
Maarja gestures to a large exotic plant with rare and colorful leaves.
Kaarel kõhkleb.
Kaarel hesitates.
Ta miksi pigem midagi tuttavat.
He'd rather choose something familiar.
"Katsu midagi uut," julgustab Maarja.
"Try something new," encourages Maarja.
"See paistab eriline."
"This one seems special."
Kaarel hingab sügavalt sisse.
Kaarel takes a deep breath.
Ta usaldab Maarjat, kuigi oma südames ikkagi muretseb.
He trusts Maarja, though he still worries in his heart.
"Hästi," ütleb ta lõpuks ja valib Maarja näidatud taime.
"All right," he finally says and chooses the plant Maarja pointed out.
Neil on veel aega kiireks kohviks Urban Jungle'is.
They still have time for a quick coffee at Urban Jungle.
Taim seisab nende kõrval laual, uhke ja väärikas.
The plant sits next to them on the table, proud and dignified.
Mõni päev hiljem saavad nad sõpradega kokku.
A few days later, they meet up with friends.
"Mis imeline taim!"
"What a wonderful plant!"
hüüab üks neist.
exclaims one of them.
Kaarel tunneb rõõmu ja uhkust.
Kaarel feels joy and pride.
Julge arusaam uutest võimalustest täidab teda.
A bold understanding of new possibilities fills him.
Ta naeratab Maarjale.
He smiles at Maarja.
Tema juhatusest on saanud väärt õppetund.
Her guidance has become a valuable lesson.
Ta mõistab, et tuleb lasta end vahel tuulel kaasa viia.
He realizes that sometimes you have to let the wind carry you along.
Ja et Maarja kõrval polegi see nii hirmutav.
And that with Maarja by his side, it isn't so scary.
Kaarel on muutunud.
Kaarel has changed.
Ta pole mitte ainult taim, vaid ka endaga rahul.
He is not only pleased with the plant but also with himself.
Elu Tallinnas on alati täis üllatusi.
Life in Tallinn is always full of surprises.