Die son sak stadig oor die Cederbergberge.

The sun slowly sets over the Cederbergberge.

'n Warm somerbriesie waai saggies, en die lug is gevul met die geur van fynbos en wilde kruie.

A warm summer breeze gently blows, and the air is filled with the scent of fynbos and wild herbs.

Stefan en Annelie stap saam op 'n smal paadjie, omring deur rooi sandsteenformasies en blootgestelde rotse.

Stefan and Annelie walk together on a narrow path, surrounded by red sandstone formations and exposed rocks.

Die dorpie waar hulle vandaan kom, lê stil en rustig in die verte.

The village they come from lies calm and quiet in the distance.

Annelie geniet die stilte van die natuur.

Annelie enjoys the silence of nature.

Sy loop vorentoe, bewonder die krippe en plooie van die berge om haar.

She walks ahead, admiring the crevices and folds of the mountains around her.

Stefan volg agter haar, 'n kitssak vol verrassings vasgeknyp onder sy arm.

Stefan follows behind her, a backpack full of surprises clutched under his arm.

Hy kyk af en toe op na die wolke wat stadig oor die hemel gly.

He occasionally looks up at the clouds drifting slowly across the sky.

Stefan wil vir Annelie 'n onvergeetlike aand gee, spesiaal met Valentynsdag om die draai.

Stefan wants to give Annelie an unforgettable evening, especially with Valentine's Day just around the corner.

"Is jy nie opgewonde oor die sterre vanaand nie?" vra Stefan met hoopvolle oë.

"Aren't you excited about the stars tonight?" asks Stefan with hopeful eyes.

"Ja, dit klink wonderlik," antwoord Annelie, maar haar aandag is vasgenael op 'n groep dassies wat op 'n rots sonbaai.

"Yes, it sounds wonderful," answers Annelie, but her attention is glued to a group of dassies sunbathing on a rock.

Stefan voel die vlinders in sy maag.

Stefan feels the butterflies in his stomach.

Hy hoop die wolke sal verdwyn.

He hopes the clouds will disappear.

Hulle bereik 'n platsandveld bo-op die berg.

They reach a flat sandy area at the top of the mountain.

Dit is 'n perfekte plek om die hemelruim te bewonder.

It is a perfect place to admire the night sky.

Stefan krap in sy sak en haal 'n kombers en 'n klein teleskoop uit.

Stefan rummages in his bag and takes out a blanket and a small telescope.

"Kom ons wag hier," stel hy voor.

"Let's wait here," he suggests.

"Miskien maak die lug later oop."

"Maybe the sky will clear up later."

"Goed," knik Annelie terwyl sy gaan sit, haar gesig deur die laaste strale van die son verlig.

"Okay," nods Annelie as she sits down, her face illuminated by the last rays of the sun.

Sy haal 'n waterbottel uit en neem 'n slukkie.

She takes out a water bottle and takes a sip.

Stefan vou die kombers oop en sit langs haar neer.

Stefan unfolds the blanket and sits down next to her.

Al die tyd, terwyl die skemer die dag oorneem, bly Stefan bewus van sy hart se klop.

All the while, as twilight takes over the day, Stefan remains aware of his heart beating.

Hy voel 'n oorweldigende versnit van vrees en hoop.

He feels an overwhelming blend of fear and hope.

Terwyl hulle gesels oor alles en niks, begin die wolke stadig aan beweeg.

As they talk about everything and nothing, the clouds slowly start to move away.

Die eerste sterre maak hulle verskyning — klein vonkelende vlammetjies teen 'n donkerblou doek.

The first stars appear—tiny twinkling flames against a dark blue canvas.

Stefan tel die teleskoop op en wys na die hemel.

Stefan picks up the telescope and points it to the sky.

"Daar, kyk! Jy kan al Sirius sien," sê hy. Sy stem het 'n tikkie opwinding.

"There, look! You can already see Sirius," he says, his voice tinged with excitement.

Annelie leun nader en peer deur die teleskoop.

Annelie leans closer and peers through the telescope.

"Dis pragtig," fluister sy.

"It's beautiful," she whispers.

Die wolke het heeltemal weggevee, en net toe besluit Stefan dat dit die regte tyd is.

The clouds have completely cleared, and just then Stefan decides it's the right time.

Hy kyk op na die hemel en neem diep asem.

He looks up at the sky and takes a deep breath.

"Annelie," begin hy huiwerig, "Ek’s bly jy is hier saam met my.

"Annelie," he begins hesitantly, "I'm glad you're here with me.

Ek..."

I..."

Hy stotter.

He stammers.

Annelie kyk na hom met sagte oë, bemoedigend.

Annelie looks at him with gentle eyes, encouraging.

"Ek het gevoel vir jou, Annelie.

"I have feelings for you, Annelie.

Meer as net gewone vriendskap.

More than just ordinary friendship.

Ek wou jou onder hierdie sterre vertel, want jy is vir my net so wonderlik," sê hy uiteindelik.

I wanted to tell you under these stars because you are just as wonderful to me," he finally says.

'n Stilte hang in die lug, net omring deur die sagte koor van die naggeluide.

A silence lingers in the air, surrounded only by the soft chorus of night sounds.

Stefan beantwoord haar blik, sy hart klop vinnig soos die vlerke van 'n voël.

Stefan meets her gaze, his heart beating fast like a bird's wings.

Annelie glimlag breed.

Annelie smiles broadly.

"Stefan, ek het al 'n rukkie dieselfde gevoel.

"Stefan, I've felt the same way for a while now.

Ek het net gehoop jy voel ook so," erken sy.

I just hoped you felt the same," she admits.

Die twee sit daar, hande gevou, met die heelal wat oor hulle strek.

The two sit there, hands clasped, with the universe stretching above them.

Die Cederberg het nie net die lig van sterre gehou nie, maar ook die belofte van 'n nuwe begin.

The Cederberg not only held the light of stars but also the promise of a new beginning.

In die stilte van die nag het Stefan en Annelie se wandeltoer oorgegaan na iets veel dieper — die begin van 'n gedeelde reis.

In the silence of the night, Stefan and Annelie's hiking tour transformed into something much deeper—the start of a shared journey.