Ivana je polako hodala kroz prekriveni snijegom i svježim zrakom okupani Plitvički park.

Ivana was slowly walking through the Plitvički park, blanketed in snow and bathed in fresh air.

Jezera su sjajila poput dragulja pod blagom zimskom sunčevom svjetlošću, činivši da krajolik izgleda kao na razglednici.

The lakes shone like jewels under the gentle winter sunlight, making the landscape look like a postcard.

S njom je bio Marko, njezin prijatelj koji je uvijek znao nasmijati svakoga.

With her was Marko, her friend who always knew how to make everyone laugh.

Imali su običaj putovati zajedno, otkrivajući male ljepote Hrvatske.

They had a habit of traveling together, discovering the little beauties of Croatia.

Jednoga dana odlučili su posjetiti lokalni zanatski sajam.

One day, they decided to visit a local craft fair.

Zvonka glazba i smijeh ispunjavali su zrak, a štandovi su se protezali duž staze, puni raznovrsnih rukotvorina.

The air was filled with jovial music and laughter, and stalls stretched along the path, brimming with various handicrafts.

Ivana je diskretno tražila poklon za Marka, nešto što bi značilo više od samog predmeta, nešto što bi odražavalo ono što je osjećala.

Ivana discreetly searched for a gift for Marko, something that would mean more than just an object, something that would reflect what she felt.

Sajam je bio šaren i živ.

The fair was colorful and lively.

Prodavači, umotani u tople šalove, nudili su svoje proizvode posjetiteljima.

Vendors, wrapped in warm scarves, offered their products to visitors.

Njihove su ruke bile ispunjene drvenim rezbarijama, ručno pletenim šalovima i još mnogo toga.

Their hands were filled with wooden carvings, hand-knitted scarves, and much more.

Ivana je zastala ispred malog štanda gdje je stariji gospodin, Ljubo, s ponosom pokazivao drvene skulpture.

Ivana stopped in front of a small stall where an older gentleman, Ljubo, proudly displayed wooden sculptures.

"Zdravo," pozdravila je Ivana s osmijehom, "imate prekrasne skulpture. Što one predstavljaju?"

"Hello," Ivana greeted with a smile, "you have beautiful sculptures. What do they represent?"

Ljubo je uzvratio osmijeh i pokazao na malu skulpturu isprepletenih stabala.

Ljubo returned the smile and pointed to a small sculpture of intertwined trees.

"Ova drven statuica simbolizira povezanost i rast. Kao dva života koja rastu zajedno, podupirući jedno drugo."

"This wooden statue symbolizes connection and growth. Like two lives growing together, supporting each other."

Te riječi dotakle su Ivanino srce.

Those words touched Ivana's heart.

Vidjela je simboliku iza te skulpture.

She saw the symbolism behind the sculpture.

Bilo je jasno - to je bilo savršeno za Marka.

It was clear—that was perfect for Marko.

Dok je razmišljala, njezino srce postalo je odlučnije.

As she pondered, her heart became more determined.

Možda je vrijeme da napokon otkrije svoje osjećaje.

Perhaps it was time to finally reveal her feelings.

Odabrala je skulpturu i zatražila da je Ljubo nježno upakira.

She chose the sculpture and asked Ljubo to wrap it gently.

Te večeri, Marko i Ivana sjedili su uz topli čaj, gledajući kroz prozor kako snijeg polako prekriva krajolik.

That evening, Marko and Ivana sat with warm tea, watching through the window as snow slowly covered the landscape.

Ivana je predala poklon Marku s blago drhtavim rukama.

Ivana handed the gift to Marko with slightly trembling hands.

"Za tebe, za nas."

"For you, for us."

Marko je osmijehirao gledajući skulpturu.

Marko smiled as he looked at the sculpture.

"Hvala, Ivana. Stvarno je posebna, baš poput nas."

"Thank you, Ivana. It really is special, just like us."

Uz malo hrabrosti, Ivana je izgovorila: "Znam da smo prijatelji, ali osjećam... možda nešto više."

With a little courage, Ivana said, "I know we're friends, but I feel... maybe something more."

Marko ju je pogledao, njegov osmijeh postao je topao i nježan.

Marko looked at her, his smile becoming warm and gentle.

"I ja osjećam isto."

"I feel the same way."

S uzajamnim razumijevanjem, zagrlili su se, znajući da je skulptura drvenih stabala početak nove faze u njihovom odnosu.

With mutual understanding, they embraced, knowing that the wooden sculpture of intertwined trees was the beginning of a new phase in their relationship.

Plitvički zimski pejzaž bio je svjedok novim korijenima koji su započeli rasti između njih dvoje.

The winter landscape of Plitvički was a witness to the new roots beginning to grow between them.

Ivana je bila sretna, noć je bila savršena.

Ivana was happy, the night was perfect.

Prihvatila je svoje osjećaje i otvorila put za nešto lijepo i novo.

She embraced her feelings and paved the way for something beautiful and new.