Bolo studené a búrlivé večerné Bratislava.

It was a cold and stormy evening in Bratislava.

Veterné smršte sfučali po uliciach a obloha sa občas rozzářila bleskami nad starobylými strechami.

The gusty winds howled through the streets and the sky occasionally lit up with lightning above the ancient rooftops.

Juraj, veľký chlap s kučeravými vlasmi, sa práve vracal z Halloween párty, oblečený v smiešnom kúskati kostýme kaktusu, ktorý mu sadol ako uliaty.

Juraj, a big guy with curly hair, was just returning from a Halloween party, dressed in a silly cactus costume that fit him perfectly.

Prechádzal okolo starých kamenných budov Starého Mesta a snažil sa nekliať pod fúkaním chladného vetra, ktorý mu prenikal až do kostí.

He strolled past the old stone buildings of the Old Town, trying not to curse as the cold wind blew through him to the bone.

Keď dorazil pred svoj bytový dom na Jakubovom námestí, s hrôzou zistil, že si zabudol kľúče.

When he arrived at his apartment building on Jakubovo Square, to his horror, he realized he had forgotten his keys.

Vtom obrovský hrom zahrmel tak silno, že sa zachveli aj okenné tabule a Juraj vtom zistil, že je zamknutý vonku, sám, bezmocný a v kostýme, ktorý z neho robil terč posmechu pre každého za oknami svojich teplých bytov.

Just then, a huge thunderclap roared so loudly that even the window panes trembled, and Juraj realized he was locked out, alone, helpless, and in a costume that made him a target of ridicule for everyone in their warm apartments.

"Super, toto potrebujem," zamrmlal si, keď veterná vánica znovu zdvihla jeho kostýmový "klobúk".

"Great, just what I need," he muttered as the gust of wind lifted his costume "hat" again.

Vtom sa na ulici objavila Eva, jeho priateľka, spolu so svojou sestrou Martou.

At that moment, Eva, his girlfriend, along with her sister Marta, appeared on the street.

Obidve boli na ceste, ako sa schovajú pred krutou búrkou.

Both were on their way to seek shelter from the fierce storm.

Eva, malá brunetka s iskrivými očami, rozpoznala Juraja aj vo tmách.

Eva, a petite brunette with sparkling eyes, recognized Juraj even in the darkness.

"Juraj, čo tu robíš vonku?

"Juraj, what are you doing out here?"

" zvolala užívæ silným vetrom, keď k nemu bežala.

she yelled over the strong wind as she ran to him.

Strmé bliky presvetlili ulice, keď jej Juraj hovoril o svojej nešťastnej situácii.

Stark flashes of light illuminated the streets as Juraj told her about his unfortunate situation.

Marta, ktorá mala dobré srdce a bola vždy pripravená pomôcť, navrhla, aby šli všetci spolu na kávu a počkali, kým búrka pominie.

Marta, who had a kind heart and was always ready to help, suggested that they all go for coffee together and wait until the storm passed.

So smiechom na tvárach, aj napriek divokému počasiu, sa vydali do najbližšej kaviarne.

With laughter on their faces, despite the wild weather, they headed to the nearest café.

Juraj sa niekoľkokrát poďakoval a medzi úsmevmi si plánoval, ako sa odvďačí.

Juraj thanked them several times and, with smiles, planned how to repay the favor.

Tam v teplote a pohodlí, pri šálke horúcej čokolády a koláčiku, zabudli na búrku vonku a smiali sa Jurajovmu kostýmu.

There, in the warmth and comfort, over a cup of hot chocolate and a pastry, they forgot about the storm outside and laughed at Juraj's costume.

Časťou ich teplého rozhovoru sa stala spomienka na tento nezvyčajný večer, ktorý ich spojil ešte viac.

The memory of this unusual evening became a part of their warm conversation, bringing them even closer together.

Keď búrka konečne ustala a nočná obloha sa vyčistila, Eva, Marta a Juraj opustili kaviareň.

When the storm finally subsided and the night sky cleared, Eva, Marta, and Juraj left the café.

S úsmevom a vďakou v srdci sa Juraj vrátil späť k bytu, kde ho už čakal poriadom zamčené dvere.

With smiles and gratitude in their hearts, Juraj returned to his apartment where the door was still locked.

Marta, ktorá bola vždy chytrá, našla v kaktuse skrytú rezervnú kľúčenku, ktorú Juraj zabudol, že má.

Marta, who was always clever, found a spare key hidden in the cactus that Juraj had forgotten he had.

S úľavou otočil kľúč v zámke, vďačný za priateľov a za nečakané príhody, ktoré mu tento podivný večer priniesol.

With relief, he turned the key in the lock, thankful for his friends and for the unexpected adventures this peculiar evening brought him.

A aj keď Jurajov Halloween nezačal najlepšie, skončil s pocitom tepla a šťastia vo svojom srdci.

And even though Juraj's Halloween didn't start off the best, it ended with a feeling of warmth and happiness in his heart.