V srdci zasneženého internátu, obkoleseného bielou krajinou, sa Marek prechádzal s ťažkým nádychom mrazivého vzduchu.

In the heart of the snow-covered dormitory, surrounded by a white landscape, Marek walked with a heavy breath of frosty air.

Srdce mu bilo bez ohľadu na chlad, pretože sa blížil zimný talentový večer, na ktorý sa pripravovali všetci študenti.

His heart beat regardless of the cold because the winter talent evening was approaching, for which all the students were preparing.

Najviac ho však znervózňovala myšlienka, že by musel vystúpiť na pódiu pred svojimi spolužiakmi a zahrať svoju obľúbenú klavírnu skladbu.

However, what unnerved him the most was the thought of having to perform on stage in front of his classmates and play his favorite piano piece.

Zuzana, ktorá sa voľne rehotala v spoločenskej miestnosti, bola presným opakom Mareka.

Zuzana, who was laughing freely in the common room, was the exact opposite of Marek.

Bola odvážna a plná života, mala talent na tanec, ktorým očarovala každého pozorovateľa.

She was brave and full of life, with a talent for dance that mesmerized every observer.

Jej rozhodnutie zúčastniť sa na talentovej súťaži malo jasný cieľ – okrem výhry vedela, že štipendium by jej ponúklo ďalšie možnosti v štúdiu, o ktorých tak snívala.

Her decision to participate in the talent competition had a clear goal - beyond winning, she knew the scholarship would offer her further study opportunities she so dreamed about.

„Marek, nesmieš sa báť,“ povedala Zuzana s teplým úsmevom, keď sa k nemu pridala pri klavíri.

"Marek, you mustn't be afraid," Zuzana said with a warm smile as she joined him at the piano.

„Vieš, vedomosť o tvojom talente môže inšpirovať viacerých.

"You know, the knowledge of your talent can inspire many.

A to je úžasné.

And that's amazing."

“Marek jej trochu neveril.

Marek somewhat doubted her.

Jeho ruky sa stále chveli pri pohľade na biele klávesy.

His hands still trembled at the sight of the white keys.

Nakoniec sa ale odvážil priznať: „Zuzana, potrebujem tvoju pomoc.

But eventually, he dared to admit, "Zuzana, I need your help.

Ako to zvládaš vždy s takým pokojom?

How do you always manage it with such calm?"

“Zuzana sa zamyslela a potom sa usmiala.

Zuzana thought for a moment and then smiled.

„Vieš, kľúčom je veriť si.

"You know, the key is to believe in yourself.

Ak si veríš, môžeš zvládnuť čokoľvek.

If you believe in yourself, you can handle anything.

Skús myslieť nato, aké krásne je to, čo chceš ľuďom ukázať.

Try to think about how beautiful it is what you want to show people.

Pomôžem ti nacvičiť.

I'll help you practice."

“Dni plynuli v cvičení.

The days passed in practice.

Marek sledoval, ako Zuzana ladne menila kroky svojho tanca, vždy pripravena na prekážky a pripravená postaviť sa im s vážnosťou.

Marek watched as Zuzana gracefully changed the steps of her dance, always ready for obstacles and prepared to face them with seriousness.

Ona mala svoje vlastné obavy, pretože pravidlá sa zmenili a konkurencia bola veľká.

She had her own concerns, as the rules had changed and the competition was fierce.

No vždy našla odvahu pokračovať.

Yet she always found the courage to continue.

Na deň talentovej šou bola sála plná.

On the day of the talent show, the hall was full.

Vzduch voňal kakaovým drinkom a miestnosťou sa ozývalo šepotanie nadšených študentov.

The air smelled of cocoa drinks and the room echoed with the whispers of excited students.

Marek zažil svoj najväčší stres, keď čas na jeho vystúpenie prišiel.

Marek faced his greatest stress when the time for his performance came.

Neisto vstúpil na pódium, no pohľad na Zuzanu v krídle ho uistil.

He stepped onto the stage uncertainly, but seeing Zuzana in the wings reassured him.

S jej povzbudzujúcim prikývnutím Marek zasadol za klavír.

With her encouraging nod, Marek sat at the piano.

Prvé tóny zneli opatrne, no postupne, keď počul vlastnú hudbu, jeho strach zmizol.

The first notes sounded cautious, but gradually, as he heard his own music, his fear disappeared.

Zuzana vyšla hneď po ňom.

Zuzana went right after him.

Tancovala s ľahkosťou, pričom jej pohyby boli ako víchrica, ktorá očarila každého prítomného.

She danced with ease, her movements like a whirlwind that enchanted everyone present.

Bola nádherná a jej výkon priniesol sále búrlivý potlesk.

She was magnificent, and her performance brought the hall to a tumultuous applause.

Keď šou skončila, Marek pocítil úľavu a hrdosť na seba.

When the show ended, Marek felt relief and pride in himself.

Prekonal svoj strach a prijal obdivný potlesk spolužiakov.

He had overcome his fear and received the admiring applause of his classmates.

Zuzana bola v ten večer ohodnotená ako najlepšia z najlepších a obdržala ponuku štipendia, ktorú si tak veľmi priala.

Zuzana was rated the best of the best that evening and received the scholarship offer she so dearly wished for.

Marek od toho večera otvoril srdce pre nové výzvy, zatiaľ čo Zuzana zistila, že dôvera v seba samu je kľúčom k úspechu.

From that evening on, Marek opened his heart to new challenges, while Zuzana found that confidence in oneself is the key to success.

Internát sa roukou, ale plné energie a radosti.

The dormitory turned cold, but full of energy and joy.

A v tej zime každý našiel svoj vlastný malý spasiteľský úsmev.

And in that winter, everyone found their own small saving smile.