Zima je stigla u malo sirotište na rubu grada.

Winter arrived at the small orphanage on the outskirts of grad.

Zgrada je bila stara, s blijedo žutim zidovima i škripavim drvenim podovima.

The building was old, with pale yellow walls and creaky wooden floors.

Djeca su trčala hodnicima, njihovi glasovi ispunjavali su prostoriju srećom i smijehom, unatoč hladnim zimskim danima.

The children ran through the corridors, their voices filling the rooms with joy and laughter, despite the cold winter days.

Bilo je Valentinovo i Ivana, volonterka vedrog osmijeha, bila je zauzeta ukrašavanjem dvorane srcima i papirnatim lancima.

It was Valentine's Day, and Ivana, a volunteer with a cheerful smile, was busy decorating the hall with hearts and paper chains.

Mateo je sjedio u kutu, promatrao uzbuđenje.

Mateo sat in the corner, observing the excitement.

Mateo je bio dječak velikog srca.

Mateo was a boy with a big heart.

Uvijek je sanjao o obitelji i osjećaju pripadnosti.

He always dreamed of a family and a sense of belonging.

Valentinovo je bio poseban dan, želio je pokazati Ivani koliko puno za njega znači.

Valentine's Day was a special day; he wanted to show Ivana how much she meant to him.

Ivana je uvijek bila tu za njih, donoseći toplinu i ljubav.

Ivana was always there for them, bringing warmth and love.

Ali Mateo nije imao novac za poklon.

But Mateo didn't have any money for a gift.

Bio je frustriran, želio je pravu stvar, nešto što bi pokazalo njegovu zahvalnost.

He was frustrated, wanting something real, something that would show his gratitude.

Dok je gledao djecu kako trče i igraju se, Mateo je smislio ideju.

As he watched the children run and play, Mateo came up with an idea.

Odlučio je napraviti ručni poklon.

He decided to make a handmade gift.

Počeo je tražiti po sirotištu materijale koje bi mogao koristiti.

He started searching around the orphanage for materials he could use.

Pronašao je papire, ljepilo i stare boje.

He found paper, glue, and old paints.

Mateo je marljivo radio.

Mateo worked diligently.

Svakog dana nakon škole, sjeo bi u malu sobu pokraj kuhinje i stvarao.

Every day after school, he would sit in the small room next to the kitchen and create.

Napravio je čestitku, ukrašenu crvenim i ružičastim tonovima, s jednostavnim natpisom: "Hvala ti, Ivana.

He made a card, decorated with red and pink hues, with a simple inscription: "Thank you, Ivana."

" Na unutrašnjoj strani, napisao je: "Ti si naša obitelj.

On the inside, he wrote: "You are our family."

"Došao je Valentinovo jutro.

Valentine's morning arrived.

Mateo je sa čestitkom u ruci čekao pravi trenutak.

Mateo, with the card in hand, waited for the right moment.

Ivana je bila zauzeta, ali Mateo je skupio hrabrost.

Ivana was busy, but Mateo gathered his courage.

Prišao joj je, srce mu je ubrzano kucalo.

He approached her, his heart beating fast.

"Ivana," rekao je tiho, "imam nešto za tebe.

"Ivana," he said quietly, "I have something for you."

"Ivana se okrenula, iznenađena.

Ivana turned around, surprised.

Mateo joj je pružio čestitku i njegovu nesigurnost zamijenio je osmijeh.

Mateo handed her the card, and his uncertainty was replaced by a smile.

Ivana je pažljivo otvorila čestitku i pročitala poruku.

Ivana carefully opened the card and read the message.

Suze su joj se zasvjetlucale u očima.

Tears glistened in her eyes.

"Oh, Mateo," rekla je nježno.

"Oh, Mateo," she said gently.

"Ovo je predivno.

"This is wonderful.

Ti si pravi dar.

You are a true gift."

"Pomilovala je Matea po glavi i zagrlila ga.

She patted Mateo on the head and hugged him.

Mateo je u tom trenutku osjetio toplinu, onu pravu, koja dolazi od osjećaja pripadnosti.

In that moment, Mateo felt warmth, the real kind, which comes from the feeling of belonging.

Srce mu je bilo ispunjeno ljubavlju.

His heart was filled with love.

"Nisi sam, Mateo.

"You are not alone, Mateo.

Mi smo obitelj," rekla je Ivana.

We are family," Ivana said.

Te riječi za Matea su značile sve.

Those words meant everything to Mateo.

Nije se više osjećao izgubljeno.

He no longer felt lost.

Znao je da je voljen, da ima svoje mjesto, svoju malu obitelj unutar sirotišta.

He knew he was loved, that he had his place, his small family within the orphanage.

Snijeg je polako padao vani, ali u Mateovom srcu, bilo je toplo.

Snow was gently falling outside, but in Mateo's heart, it was warm.

Valentinovo je postalo više od praznika - postalo je simbol ljubavi i zajedništva za dječaka s velikim srcem.

Valentine's Day had become more than just a holiday—it had become a symbol of love and togetherness for a boy with a big heart.