U Splitu, proljeće je širilo boje i mirise na sve strane.

In Split, spring was spreading colors and scents in all directions.

Zelena tržnica bila je srce grada, živo mjesto gdje su se miješali boje svježeg povrća i voća s mirisom začinskog bilja.

The green market was the heart of the city, a bustling place where the colors of fresh vegetables and fruits mingled with the aroma of herbs.

Ivana se probijala kroz gužvu, očiju punih entuzijazma i nade.

Ivana wove through the crowd, her eyes full of enthusiasm and hope.

Danas je tražila savršene sastojke za poseban obrok koji je planirala pripremiti za prijatelja.

Today she was searching for the perfect ingredients for a special meal she planned to prepare for a friend.

Dok se Ivana divila izloženim proizvodima, njen pogled uhvati Luka, prodavača punog energije i tajanstvenosti.

As Ivana admired the displayed products, her gaze caught Luka, a vendor full of energy and mystery.

Luka je pozdravio svakoga s osmijehom i nekoliko riječi, poznajući sve po imenu.

Luka greeted everyone with a smile and a few words, knowing everyone by name.

Njegova štand bio je mješavina zelenjave, voća i začina.

His stall was a mixture of greens, fruits, and spices.

"Dobar dan, Ivana!" rekao je s osmijehom.

"Good day, Ivana!" he said with a smile.

"Što danas tražiš?"

"What are you looking for today?"

Ivana nije bila sigurna.

Ivana wasn't sure.

Tisuće planova vrtjelo joj se u glavi, a gužva na tržnici nije pomagala.

Thousands of plans swirled in her head, and the market crowd wasn't helping.

"Želim napraviti nešto posebno, ali ne mogu se odlučiti," odgovorila je.

"I want to make something special, but I can't decide," she replied.

Luka je klimnuo glavom, kao da je to već očekivao.

Luka nodded, as if he had already expected that.

"Pogledaj ovaj zeleni bosiljak. Savršen je za salate," predložio je.

"Look at this green basil. It's perfect for salads," he suggested.

Ali Ivana nije bila uvjerena.

But Ivana wasn't convinced.

Išla je od štanda do štanda, ali svaki Lukin prijedlog odvlačio joj je pažnju.

She went from stall to stall, but each of Luka's suggestions distracted her.

Bio je šarmantan, a njegovo znanje o proizvodima bilo je zadivljujuće.

He was charming, and his knowledge of the products was impressive.

Ipak, Ivana je osjećala da zna koju vrstu okusa želi postići.

Still, Ivana felt that she knew what kind of flavor she wanted to achieve.

Usred te potrage, vidjela je nešto posebno - rijedak biljni začin.

In the middle of this search, she saw something special—a rare herbal spice.

Njegov miris bio je poseban, a Ivana je odmah znala da će to biti ključni sastojak njezinog jela.

Its scent was unique, and Ivana immediately knew that it would be the key ingredient in her dish.

Prilazi Luki, odlučna.

She approached Luka, determined.

"Luka, taj začin... Ne možeš ga zadržati za sebe. Trebam ga za svoj obrok," s osmijehom mu je rekla.

"Luka, that spice... You can't keep it to yourself. I need it for my meal," she told him with a smile.

Luka ju je pažljivo pogledao, kao da procjenjuje koliko joj je stvarno važno.

Luka looked at her carefully, as if evaluating how much it really meant to her.

Napetost je bila kratkotrajna dok se nije nasmijao.

The tension was short-lived as he laughed.

"Za tebe, Ivana, mogu dati.

"For you, Ivana, I can give it.

Ali samo ako mi obećaš da ćeš mi donijeti tanjur kad završiš kuhanje."

But only if you promise to bring me a plate when you're done cooking."

S dogovorom u rukama, Ivana se zaputila natrag kroz gužvu.

With the agreement in hand, Ivana headed back through the crowd.

Osjećala je da je napravila pravu odluku, uzela kontrolu nad svojim izborima i zahvalna na podršci koju je imala na tržnici.

She felt she had made the right decision, taken control of her choices, and was grateful for the support she had at the market.

Kako je napuštala zelenu tržnicu, osjećala je pobjednički duhom - ispunjena nadom i inspiracijom za buduća kulinarska istraživanja.

As she left the green market, she felt triumphant in spirit—filled with hope and inspiration for future culinary explorations.

Kod kuće, s rijetkim začinom na stolu, znala je da je to početak nečeg posebnog.

At home, with the rare spice on the table, she knew it was the beginning of something special.