U Splitu, na šetalištu Riva, sunce se polako spuštalo prema horizontu, obasjavajući more zlatnim svjetlom.

In Split, on the Riva promenade, the sun was slowly setting towards the horizon, illuminating the sea with a golden light.

Božićne lampice visjele su između palmi, stvarajući čarobnu atmosferu dok su se mirisi pečenih kestena širili zrakom.

Christmas lights hung between palm trees, creating a magical atmosphere while the scent of roasted chestnuts filled the air.

Ana je polako hodala, zamišljeno gledajući u more.

Ana was walking slowly, thoughtfully looking at the sea.

Ivica je bio njen najbolji prijatelj već godinama.

Ivica had been her best friend for years.

Uvijek je voljela blagdane, ali ove godine osjećala se usamljeno.

She always loved the holidays, but this year she felt lonely.

Ivica je postao zauzet svojim planovima, a ona nije bila sigurna gdje točno stoji s njim.

Ivica had become busy with his plans, and she wasn't sure exactly where she stood with him.

Jednog popodneva, čekajući Ivicu na šetalištu, Ana je slučajno čula njegov razgovor telefonom.

One afternoon, while waiting for Ivica on the promenade, Ana overheard his phone conversation by chance.

Govorio je o planovima za Božić, a spominjao je "posebnu osobu".

He was talking about plans for Christmas, and he mentioned a "special person."

Ana je osjetila tupi osjećaj tuge.

Ana felt a dull sense of sadness.

Pomislila je da možda planira Božić provesti s nekime drugim.

She thought maybe he was planning to spend Christmas with someone else.

Ivica je prišao sestrane s osmijehom i donio joj čaj od cimeta.

Ivica came up to her with a smile and brought her cinnamon tea.

"Ana, imam iznenađenje za tebe," rekao je radostan, no ona je već bila na rubu suza.

"Ana, I have a surprise for you," he said joyfully, but she was already on the verge of tears.

"Ivica, zašto jednostavno nisi rekao da ne misliš provesti Božić sa mnom?

"Ivica, why didn't you just say you don't plan to spend Christmas with me?"

" Ana je tiho upitala, pokušavajući zadržati glas čvrstim.

Ana asked quietly, trying to keep her voice steady.

Ivica je zbunjeno gledao, a zatim se nasmijao.

Ivica looked confused and then laughed.

"Ana, krivo si me shvatila.

"Ana, you misunderstood me.

Posebna osoba, to si ti!

The special person, that's you!

Želim tebo dati pozivnicu da dođeš sa mnom i provedeš Božić s mojom obitelji.

I want to invite you to come with me and spend Christmas with my family.

Pripremio sam sve što voliš.

I've prepared everything you love.

Čak pečemo tvoje omiljene kolače!

We're even baking your favorite cakes!"

"Ana se postidjela svog nesporazuma, no osjetila je i olakšanje.

Ana was embarrassed by her misunderstanding but also felt relieved.

"Oh, Ivica, oprosti.

"Oh, Ivica, I'm sorry.

Nisam trebala sumnjati.

I shouldn't have doubted.

To je najljepša stvar koju si mogao napraviti," rekla je kroz osmijeh.

That's the loveliest thing you could have done," she said with a smile.

Riva je bljeskala u božićnim svjetlima dok su njih dvojica nastavili šetati, razgovarajući i smijući se.

The Riva sparkled with Christmas lights as the two of them continued to walk, talking and laughing.

Ana je osjetila toplinu oko srca, zahvalna što ima prijatelja poput Ivice.

Ana felt warmth around her heart, grateful to have a friend like Ivica.

Naučila je koliko je važno govoriti srce i bez straha uložiti svoje osjećaje.

She learned how important it is to speak from the heart and invest her feelings without fear.

Ivica je, s druge strane, shvatio koliko je bitno biti jasan i iskren.

Ivica, on the other hand, realized how important it is to be clear and honest.

Taj božić na Rivi postao je početak jednog novog poglavlja u njihovom prijateljstvu, s mogućnošću da se jednog dana pretvori u nešto još dublje.

That Christmas on the Riva became the beginning of a new chapter in their friendship, with the possibility that one day it might turn into something even deeper.

Ispred njih, more je šaptalo svoje tajne, dok se Split pripremao za još jednu božićnu noć, ispunjenu smehom, prijateljstvom i neizrečenom ljubavi.

In front of them, the sea whispered its secrets, as Split prepared for another Christmas night filled with laughter, friendship, and unspoken love.