Kadrioru park oli kevadel eriline koht.

Kadrioru Park was a special place in the spring.

Õhk oli värske ja lillede lõhn täitis ümbruse.

The air was fresh, and the scent of flowers filled the surroundings.

Rohelistel muruplatsidel jalutasid inimesed, mõned pidasid piknikke.

On the green lawns, people strolled, some held picnics.

Maarja seisis pargi keskel ja vaatas, kuidas tema perekond lähenes.

Maarja stood in the middle of the park and watched as her family approached.

Ta oli korraldanud tänase pikniku, lootes tuua perekonna kokku ja näidata, et ka tema saavutused väärivad tunnustust.

She had organized today’s picnic, hoping to bring the family together and show that her achievements also deserved recognition.

Maarja jälgis, kuidas Taomas ja Karoliina oma vanematele naeratasid.

Maarja watched as Taomas and Karoliina smiled at their parents.

Taomas rääkis oma uuest edust tööl ja Karoliina oma õpingutest.

Taomas talked about his new success at work, and Karoliina about her studies.

Maarja tundis, kuidas ta varju jäi, nagu ikka.

Maarja felt herself fading into the background, as usual.

Kui kõik istusid murule, sättis Maarja toidukorvi keskele.

When everyone sat on the grass, Maarja set the picnic basket in the middle.

Ta oli valmistanud mitmeid hõrgutisi ja lootsis, et tema perekond neid hindab.

She had prepared several delicacies and hoped her family would appreciate them.

"Nii tore päev on," ütles Maarja.

"What a lovely day it is," said Maarja.

"Ma mõtlesin, et oleks hea aeg koos veeta."

"I thought it would be a good time to spend together."

"Muidugi, Maarja," vastas ema.

"Of course, Maarja," replied her mother.

"Aitäh, et sa selle kokku kutsusid."

"Thank you for bringing us together."

Vestlus arenes ja Maarja jälgis, kuidas vanemad Taomast ja Karoliinat kiitsid.

The conversation developed, and Maarja watched as the parents praised Taomas and Karoliina.

Lõpuks ei suutnud Maarja enam vaikida.

Finally, Maarja couldn't stay silent any longer.

"Kas te teate, et ma edutati ka hiljuti?"

"Did you know I was promoted recently too?"

küsis ta äkitselt.

she asked suddenly.

Kõik vaatasid üles.

Everyone looked up.

Taoma ja Karoliina peatusid korraks ja jäid kuulama.

Taomas and Karoliina paused for a moment and listened.

"Tõesti?"

"Really?"

küsis isa.

asked her father.

"Räägi meile sellest."

"Tell us about it."

Maarja hakkas rääkima, kuidas ta oli edukalt lõpetanud projekti tööl ja tema ülemused olid temaga väga rahul.

Maarja began to talk about how she had successfully completed a project at work, and her bosses were very pleased with her.

Ta silmad särasid, kui ta neid detaile jagas.

Her eyes sparkled as she shared those details.

"Ma tundsin, et see on oluline hetk minu jaoks," lausus ta.

"I felt it was an important moment for me," she said.

Vaikus hetke täitis õhku.

Silence filled the air for a moment.

Siis ema vaatas teda silmast silma.

Then her mother looked her in the eye.

"Maarja, sa oled meile nii tähtis.

"Maarja, you are so important to us.

Me oleme su üle nii uhked, aga ilmselt pole me seda piisavalt öelnud."

We are so proud of you, but perhaps we haven't said it enough."

Maarja tundis, kuidas soe tunne temale levib.

Maarja felt a warm feeling spread over her.

Ühiselt omaks võetuna ja lõpuks väärtustatuna.

Embraced and finally valued.

Nad kõik kallistasid ja Maarja teadis, et see piknik on alles algus tõeliselt soojadele peresidemetele.

They all hugged, and Maarja knew this picnic was just the beginning of truly warm family bonds.

Nad jätkasid koosolemist pargis, nüüd üksteist kuulates ja toetades.

They continued spending time together in the park, now listening to and supporting each other.

Maarja tundis end kindlamalt ja teadis, et tema saavutused on olulised.

Maarja felt more confident and knew her achievements mattered.

Ja et tema perekond oskas neid hinnata.

And that her family knew how to appreciate them.

Kadrioru park säras isegi eredamalt, kui kevadpäike hakkas loojuma.

Kadrioru Park shone even brighter as the spring sun began to set.