Ivana je stajala na balkonu Starog grada Trsat.

Ivana stood on the balcony of the Old Town of Trsat.

Sunce se polako spuštalo iza horizonta, a Rijeka je blistala u toplom svjetlu zalaska sunca.

The sun was slowly setting behind the horizon, and Rijeka gleamed in the warm light of the sunset.

Sve oko nje bilo je mirisno i zeleno, proljeće je bilo u svom punom sjaju.

Everything around her was fragrant and green; spring was in full glory.

Trsat, sa svojim zidovima starim stoljećima, bio je savršeno mjesto za slavlje.

Trsat, with its centuries-old walls, was a perfect place for a celebration.

Unutra, veseli glasovi i zvuci glazbe ispunjavali su dvorane, gdje su se prijatelji i obitelj okupili kako bi proslavili njen navodni zaruke s Markom.

Inside, cheerful voices and sounds of music filled the halls where friends and family had gathered to celebrate her supposed engagement to Marko.

Marko je bio divan mladić, srdačan i pouzdan, oduvijek je bio uz Ivanu.

Marko was a wonderful young man, warm and reliable, always by Ivana's side.

Njihovi roditelji su ih viđali kao savršen par.

Their parents saw them as the perfect couple.

No, u srcu Ivana je osjećala nelagodu.

Yet, in her heart, Ivana felt uneasy.

Iskreno, voljela je Markov osmijeh, njegovu pažljivost i toplinu, ali nije bila spremna za zauvijek.

Honestly, she loved Marko's smile, his attentiveness, and warmth, but she wasn't ready for forever.

Zamišljala je avanture, daleka mjesta, egzotične mirise.

She imagined adventures, distant places, exotic scents.

Željela je istražiti svijet prije nego što se skrasila.

She wanted to explore the world before settling down.

Ana, Ivanina najbolja prijateljica, prilazila je s osmijehom.

Ana, Ivana's best friend, approached with a smile.

"Je li sve u redu?" pitala je gledajući pogledom punim razumijevanja.

"Is everything okay?" she asked with an understanding look.

Ivana se nasmijala i primila Aninu ruku.

Ivana smiled and took Ana's hand.

"Ne znam. Čini mi se da svi očekuju da objavim zaruke večeras."

"I don't know. It seems like everyone expects me to announce my engagement tonight."

Ana ju je promatrala, njezine oči su bile blage i poticajne.

Ana watched her, her eyes were gentle and encouraging.

"Ivana, slijedi svoje srce. Nitko neće živjeti tvoj život osim tebe", rekla je.

"Ivana, follow your heart. No one will live your life but you," she said.

Dok su se zvuci smijeha i glazbe pojačavali, Ivana je donijela konačnu odluku.

As the sounds of laughter and music intensified, Ivana made her final decision.

Srce joj je ubrzano kucalo, ali bilo je vrijeme da bude iskrena.

Her heart was racing, but it was time to be honest.

Duboko je udahnula i vratila se unutra, gdje su Marko i ostali čekali.

She took a deep breath and went back inside where Marko and the others were waiting.

Tišina je preplavila prostor kad je stupila na mali podij.

Silence flooded the room as she stepped onto the small platform.

"Želim vam svima zahvaliti što ste ovdje večeras", započela je, glasom drhtavim, ali jasnim.

"I want to thank you all for being here tonight," she began, her voice shaky but clear.

"Marko, uvijek si bio prijatelj i podrška. Ali... želim istražiti svijet prije nego li se odlučim na ozbiljan korak."

"Marko, you've always been a friend and a support. But... I want to explore the world before I decide on a serious step."

Tpni trenutak prolazio kroz prostoriju.

A tense moment passed through the room.

Neki su bili iznenađeni, neki čak i šokirani, ali Ivana je osjećala kako joj se teret skida s ramena.

Some were surprised, some even shocked, but Ivana felt the weight lifting off her shoulders.

Marko joj je prišao, blago je poljubivši u obraz.

Marko approached her, gently kissing her on the cheek.

"Uvijek ću biti uz tebe", rekao je tiho.

"I will always be by your side," he said quietly.

Dok je noć padala, Ivana je stajala na balkonu, osjećajući vjetar u kosi i slobodu u srcu.

As night fell, Ivana stood on the balcony, feeling the wind in her hair and freedom in her heart.

Premda su neki bili razočarani, drugi su je podržavali.

Although some were disappointed, others supported her.

Njezina odluka bila je hrabra i pokazala je svijetu da će slijediti vlastiti put.

Her decision was brave and demonstrated to the world that she would follow her own path.

Snovi o putovanjima nisu više bili samo snovi.

Dreams of traveling were no longer just dreams.

Ivana je znala da će je samo oni voditi do mjesta gdje pripada, gdje će se njeno srce osjećati kod kuće.

Ivana knew they would lead her to where she belonged, where her heart would feel at home.

I to je bio početak njenog novog poglavlja.

And this was the start of her new chapter.