Maarika tõmbas tihedalt villase kampsuni endale ümber ja vaatas aknast välja.

Maarika pulled the woolen sweater tightly around herself and looked out the window.

Kõrvemaa lummus oli täies hiilguses.

The enchantment of Kõrvemaa was in full splendor.

Metsa rüpes asuv hubane maja, mille katust kattis paks lumevaip, nägi välja nagu postkaardilt.

The cozy house nestled in the forest, with its roof covered by a thick blanket of snow, looked like it was straight out of a postcard.

Öösel oli lumi langenud tihedalt ja õhk oli pinevalt karge.

During the night, snow had fallen heavily, and the air was crisply sharp.

Täna oli jõululaupäev, ja Maarika lootis, et see nädalavahetus aitaks neil taas leida üksteist.

Today was Christmas Eve, and Maarika hoped that this weekend would help them find each other again.

Ta vajas seda.

She needed it.

Viimased kuud olid olnud kiired ja täis töökohustusi, mis olid nad Tarmo ja Leenaga teineteisest eemale viinud.

The past few months had been busy and full of work responsibilities, which had distanced them from each other, Tarmo and Leena.

Lõkke praksumine kaminas oli lohutav, kuid Maarika teadis, et higiseadmetelt tähelepanu eemaldamine on keeruline ülesanne.

The crackling of the fire in the fireplace was comforting, but Maarika knew that removing attention from the devices was a challenging task.

Lisaks oli raskem Tarmo ja Leena tähelepanu keskenduda looduslikele imele, mida neid ümbritses.

Additionally, it was harder to focus Tarmo and Leena's attention on the natural wonders that surrounded them.

Ometi oli tal idee – just täna hommikul.

Yet, she had an idea—just this morning.

Maarika kutsus kööki Tarmo ja Leena.

Maarika called Tarmo and Leena to the kitchen.

„Korraldame aardejahi,“ teatas ta põnevil häälel.

"Let's organize a treasure hunt," she announced with an excited voice.

„Peida lumme viitavad vihjed! Leidke loodusest detaile ja siis... võib-olla on ka kingitusi!“

"Hide clues in the snow! Find details in nature and then... maybe there are gifts too!"

Maarika silmad särasid.

Maarika's eyes sparkled.

See meetod tundus olevat kindel viis panna Leena ja Tarmo seadmetest lahti laskma, vähemalt mõneks ajaks.

This method seemed to be a sure way to get Leena and Tarmo to let go of their devices, at least for a while.

Tarmo tõstis korraks pilgu oma telefonist ja küsis huvitatult: „Kuidas see töötab?“

Tarmo lifted his gaze from his phone briefly and asked curiously, "How does it work?"

Maarika naeratas õrna kavalusega.

Maarika smiled with a gentle cunning.

„Lihtne. Igal vihjel on seos järgmise vihjega. Peate metsa minema. Alustame kohe!”

"Simple. Each clue connects to the next one. You have to go into the forest. We'll start immediately!”

Esimesed sammud lumisel maastikul tõid Leena näole juba rõõmsa naeratuse.

The first steps on the snowy landscape already brought a joyful smile to Leena's face.

Temas tärkas seiklushimu.

An adventurous spirit awoke in her.

Järgnes Tarmo, sügaval seespool mälurifailide maailmast, kuid tasapisi huvitus ta rohkem aardejahist.

Tarmo followed, deep inside the world of memory files, but gradually, he became more interested in the treasure hunt.

Maarika hakkas tundma esimesi märke plaani õnnestumisest.

Maarika began to feel the first signs of her plan's success.

Kui nad olid raja keskpaigas, lipsas Leena veidi libedale pinnasele.

When they were halfway along the trail, Leena slipped a little on the slippery ground.

Maa all oli peidus vana murdunud puu.

Hidden under the ground was an old broken tree.

Leena jalad vajusid puu alla.

Leena's feet sank beneath the tree.

Kõigi süda hakkas kiiremini lööma.

Everyone's heart began to beat faster.

„Jää rahulikuks!“ hüüdis Maarika, ruttades tütre poole.

"Stay calm!" Maarika shouted, rushing toward her daughter.

„Tarmo, aita mind.“

"Tarmo, help me."

Koos pingutasid nad, et Leena puu alt päästa, ilma et veelgi lumemassi alla jääks.

Together they strained to rescue Leena from under the tree without getting buried under more snow.

Aeg tundus peatunud.

Time seemed to stand still.

Kuid järsku, ühise jõupingutuse läbi, sai Leena end uuesti püsti!

But suddenly, through a joint effort, Leena managed to stand up again!

Maarika ja Tarmo hingasid kergendatult, embasid Leenat tugevalt.

Maarika and Tarmo breathed a sigh of relief and embraced Leena tightly.

Ühise ohuhetke jagamine oli muutnud nad lähedasemateks.

Sharing the moment of danger had brought them closer.

Pärast seda sukeldusid nad tagasi soojusesse, näod õunapunas, südamed täis lohutavat tunnet.

Afterwards, they dove back into the warmth, faces apple-red, hearts filled with a comforting feeling.

Kaminatules istudes kuulasid nad Maarika lugusid vanadest headest aegadest.

Sitting by the fireplace, they listened to Maarika's stories of the good old days.

Leegi valgus heitis sooje varje, ühendades peret, kelle Maarika südamesoov oli alati olnud nende ühendamine.

The light of the flames cast warm shadows, connecting the family, which Maarika's heart had always longed to unite.

Nad mõistsid, kui tähtis oli jagada hetki koos.

They realized how important it was to share moments together.

Maarika tundis ühtsuse jõudu, mida sellised kogemused pakkusid.

Maarika felt the power of unity that such experiences offered.

Need olid need kindlad hetked, mis püsisid, kui elu igapäevaseid rütme ette dikteeris.

These were the treasured moments that persisted when life dictated its daily rhythms.

Koos veedetud õhtu andis Maarikale kindluse, et nad on leidnud tee tagasi üksteise juurde.

The evening spent together gave Maarika confidence that they had found their way back to each other.

Pealegi olid nende südamed nüüd jõuluajal soojendatud mitte ainult tule kõrvalt, vaid ka omavahelisest lähedusest, mida nad olid taasavastanud.

Moreover, their hearts were now warmed during the Christmas season not only by the fire's side but also by the closeness they had rediscovered.