In oifig chorparáideach i gcathair ghlórach, bhí séasúr Oíche Shamhna ar dhul in airde.

In a corporate office in a busy city, the Halloween season was on the rise.

Bhí maisiúcháin deatach imithe san aer, le duilleoga ealaíne lonracha ag crochadh ó chróna na hoifige.

Smoke decorations filled the air, with shiny decorative leaves hanging from the office ceiling.

Bhí scafáill gíonnaithe agus pumpkins sáinnithe ag gach cúinne.

Glistening cobwebs and pumpkins trapped every corner.

Dúisigh, ciap, tabhair iontas!

Trick, treat, surprise!

Ina measc seo ar fad, bhí Ciara, feidhmeannach sóisearach le mórdhóchas agus daghdúil ón spéis i measc foirne neamhthuirseach.

Amid all this, there was Ciara, a junior executive with great ambition and a keen interest in the team's tireless spirit.

Bhí an t-am bliana náisiúnda bíseach le Seantas Séipéad Rúnda.

This time of year was a swirling national event with the Secret Santa.

Bhraith Ciara gur deis iontach a bhí ann Niall, an cheannaire rúnmhar agus uaireanta scanraigh, a chur faoi deara.

Ciara felt it was a great opportunity to impress Niall, the mysterious and occasionally intimidating leader.

Bhí súil aici dul i mbarr a choimeád.

She hoped to keep on his good side.

Ach, bhí fadhb ann.

But, there was a problem.

Ní raibh Ciara cinnte cén sórt rud a dhíol le súil na Niall agus níorbh fhurasta dá hobair é a phummailt.

Ciara wasn't sure what kind of gift would catch Niall's eye, and it wasn't easy to impress him with her work.

Eadránaún, chonaic sí a cara Aisling, a bhí ag streachailt faoi na múidhnigh éagsúla ar an lá agus rudaí ag teastáil uaithi féin don Secret Santa sin é.

Meanwhile, she saw her friend Aisling, who was struggling under various deadlines that day and needed something for that same Secret Santa.

“Cad atáimid chun a dhéanamh?” a dúirt Aisling, a raibh síce raghna uirthi le scruain.

“What are we going to do?” said Aisling, who was stressed by the pressure.

Bhí sí spéisiúil sa smaoineamh, ach gan a dhóthain am dáiríre.

She was interested in the idea but didn't have enough time to really commit.

Chuaigh an dá ghné den oíche isteach leis an gcinneadh obair a thabhairt chun faoiseamh.

Both aspects of the night entered the decision to bring work to the rescue.

D’iontráil siad i stuara na dtaifid, ag cuardach leathanaigh d'ainneoin nach raibh riamh radharcta.

They entered the archive room, searching through pages despite never having seen such a sight.

Faoi dheireadh, faigh siad spreágadh ag casadh ar chúis paisean faoi cách réasúntaáilte—aireagán ealaín ag éirí an-chásta.

Eventually, they found inspiration by stumbling upon a reasonably rational passion—a concept of art inventions being quite intricate.

Bhí sé ina spreagadh nua dóibh, ach nach mbeadh airgead maith faighte acu dó.

It was a new inspiration for them, even though they wouldn't get much money for it.

Chinn siad ar rud cruthaitheach a chur in áirithe, cé go raibh am gann.

They decided to create something creative, despite the lack of time.

Obair i gcomhpháirtíocht agus cineálta, chruthaigh Ciara agus Aisling dearadh luachmhar lámhdhéanta, a léiriú ar phróiseas na n-aireagáin ealaíne.

Working in partnership and with kindness, Ciara and Aisling created a valuable handmade design, showcasing the process of art inventions.

Lá na ndalláin, le lámh tochailt agus croí lán gean, bhronn siad a mbuille faoi thuairim ar Niall.

On Secret Santa day, with a hand digging and a heart full of affection, they presented their thoughtful gift to Niall.

Bhí iontas air.

He was surprised.

Le laobhacha gáire lámh sé go mór orthu faoi leith ina eadráin.

With a wide smile, he praised their special effort.

“Tá sé seo dochreidte.

“This is incredible.

Is breá liom an smaoineamh agus an iarracht.”

I love the idea and the effort.”

Bhí Ciara sásúil a fheiceáil go raibh Niall á ghrá idir an dá shruth, agus chomh maith leis sin, breathnú isteach i dtreo cara nua i gCrocha Aisling.

Ciara felt pleased to see Niall appreciate it genuinely, and also she glanced toward a new friendship in Aisling's circle.

Ní raibh ann anois ach go bhfaca sí conas d'aipeanna agus comhoibriú mar thoradh ar bhuanna eile.

She realized how cooperation and collaboration could lead to other talents emerging.

Ní lagaigh a croí ag lorg cabhair, agus bhí sí tugtha faoi deara conas is féidir leo éirí as le chéile ar shlí bealach níos doimhne agus féin agus an am ar maith leo a chaitheamh le chéile.

She didn't hesitate to seek help, and she was aware of how they could succeed together and enjoy the precious time they shared.