Die son sak stadig oor die Stellenbosch-platteland.

The sun slowly sets over the Stellenbosch countryside.

Die lug is blouerig en die wingerde strek so ver as wat die oog kan sien.

The sky is bluish, and the vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see.

Die geur van ryp druiwe hang in die lug, en 'n sagte briesie speel deur die blare.

The scent of ripe grapes hangs in the air, and a gentle breeze plays through the leaves.

Vandag is Valentynsdag, en die van der Merwe-familie het 'n spesiale byeenkoms by die ou wynplaas.

Today is Valentine's Day, and the van der Merwe family has a special gathering at the old wine farm.

Hulle kom van ver en wyd vir hierdie spesiale reünie.

They come from far and wide for this special reunion.

Pieter, die jongste broer, sit onder 'n ou eikeboom en kyk na sy broer, Jaco, en suster, Annalise.

Pieter, the youngest brother, sits under an old oak tree watching his brother, Jaco, and sister, Annalise.

Annalise staan in die middel van die grasveld en lag met die res van die familie wat om haar vergader.

Annalise stands in the middle of the grass field, laughing with the rest of the family gathered around her.

Sy is helder en lewendig, soos altyd, en almal trek na haar toe aan.

She is bright and lively, as always, and everyone is drawn to her.

Selfs die somerson lyk helderder waar sy staan.

Even the summer sun seems brighter where she stands.

Jaco, die middelkind, beweeg tussen mense. Hy gesels hier en daar, altyd bereid om vrede te bewaar en te kalmeer waar nodig.

Jaco, the middle child, moves among people, chatting here and there, always ready to make peace and calm things when necessary.

Pieter kyk na sy familie en voel die bekende gevoel van onsigbaarheid op hom neerdaal.

Pieter looks at his family and feels the familiar feeling of invisibility descend upon him.

Dit is asof hy altyd in Annalise se skadu bly.

It's as if he always remains in Annalise's shadow.

Pieter wil net een keer voel dat hy ook regtig gesien word.

Pieter just wants to feel, for once, that he is truly seen.

Hy onthou die keer toe hy 'n kunskompetisie gewen het as kind.

He remembers the time he won an art competition as a child.

Annalise het daardie dag 'n groot musiekuitvoering gehad, en die fokus was op haar.

Annalise had a big music performance that day, and the focus was on her.

Niemand het sy tekening regtig opgemerk nie.

No one really noticed his drawing.

Die klok slaan sesuur, en dit is tyd vir die groot familietoast.

The clock strikes six, and it's time for the grand family toast.

Mense begin na die groot houttafel beweeg waar die glase wyn staan en wag.

People begin moving to the large wooden table where the wine glasses are ready and waiting.

Annalise hou tradisioneel die toespraak, maar vandag voel Pieter 'n brand binne hom.

Traditionally, Annalise gives the speech, but today Pieter feels a fire inside him.

Dit is tyd om te praat.

It's time to speak.

Hulle tel hul glase, en Annalise begin praat.

They raise their glasses, and Annalise begins to speak.

Maar dan neem Pieter 'n moedige stap vorentoe en vra om iets te sê.

But then Pieter takes a courageous step forward and asks to say something.

Daar is 'n oomblik van stilte, en almal draai hulle aandag na hom.

There's a moment of silence, and everyone turns their attention to him.

Sy hart klop vinnig, maar hy weet dit is nou of nooit.

His heart beats rapidly, but he knows it's now or never.

“Ek wil 'n storie vertel,” begin Pieter.

"I want to tell a story," Pieter begins.

Hy vertel van daardie kindertekening en hoe trots hy destyds was.

He talks about that childhood drawing and how proud he was at the time.

Die familie luister aandagtig terwyl Pieter sy gevoel van onsigbaarheid en sy begeerte om waardeer te word deel.

The family listens attentively as Pieter shares his feelings of invisibility and his desire to be appreciated.

‘n Hele oomblik van stilte volg, en dan draai Annalise stadig na haar jonger broer.

A whole moment of silence follows, and then Annalise slowly turns to her younger brother.

Met trane in haar oë sê sy hoe jammer sy is dat hy ooit so gevoel het.

With tears in her eyes, she says how sorry she is that he ever felt that way.

Sy erken sy talent en stel voor dat hulle volgende keer 'n uitstalling vir sy kunswerke hou.

She acknowledges his talent and suggests they hold an exhibition for his artworks next time.

Jaco knik goedkeurend en sê hoe belangrik dit is dat elkeen sy stem laat hoor.

Jaco nods approvingly and says how important it is for everyone to have their voice heard.

Die ligte van die sitkamer begin aanflits, en die nag brin nuwe hoop vir die jongste van der Merwe.

The lights of the living room start to flash on, and the night brings new hope for the youngest van der Merwe.

Pieter se hart word ligter, en hy voel uiteindelik asof hy sy plek in die familie gevind het.

Pieter's heart becomes lighter, and he finally feels as if he has found his place in the family.

Hulle staan almal saam, en die naglug is gevul met gelag en liefde.

They all stand together, and the night air is filled with laughter and love.

Die wingerde om hulle vou die familie in asof die natuur self hul vreugde vier.

The vineyards around them embrace the family as if nature itself is celebrating their joy.