Kevadpäike paistis läbi kolledži ühiselamu akna.

The spring sun shone through the window of the kolledži dormitory.

Mari istus oma väikeses toas, ümbritsetuna eredatest patjadest ja perest saadud fotodest.

Mari sat in her small room, surrounded by bright pillows and photos sent by her family.

Akna taga õitsesid lilled ning tudengid jalutasid rõõmsalt mööda rohelist muruala.

Flowers bloomed outside the window and students walked happily across the green lawn.

Mari vaatas välja ja tundis värske alguse õrnu märke.

Mari looked out and felt the gentle signs of a fresh beginning.

Ta oli alati olnud oma pere ainus laps.

She had always been the only child in her family.

Mõni nädal tagasi, just kevade hakul, otsustasid tema vanemad välismaale kolida tööasjus.

A few weeks ago, just at the beginning of spring, her parents decided to move abroad for work.

Järelikult pidi Mari nüüd kõige eest ise vastutama.

As a result, Mari now had to take responsibility for everything herself.

Alguses oli see kõik hirmutav, kuid nüüd, kui kevadised tuuled tõid uue elujõu, tundis Mari ka vabaduse puudutust.

At first, it was all frightening, but now, as the spring winds brought new vitality, Mari also felt the touch of freedom.

Siiski, lähenev lihavõttepüha täitis tema südame nukrusega.

However, the approaching lihavõttepüha filled her heart with sadness.

Tavaliselt veetis Mari selle aja perega, kuid tänavu see muutus.

Usually, Mari spent this time with her family, but this year that changed.

Ta otsustas mitte alla anda ja kutsus sõbrad Ott ja Eeva väikesele kogunemisele oma tuppa.

She decided not to give in and invited her friends Ott and Eeva for a small gathering in her room.

Ta lootis luua uut perekonnatunnet ja kuuluvust.

She hoped to create a new sense of family and belonging.

Ühiselamu oli väike, kuid hubane.

The dormitory was small but cozy.

Mari kaunistas ruumi munade ja pastellvärviliste lindi kaunistustega.

Mari decorated the room with eggs and pastel-colored ribbon decorations.

Ta küpsetas ka pisikesi saiakesi ja keetis teed.

She also baked small pastries and brewed tea.

Õhtu saabus ning Ott ja Eeva tulid rõõmsalt naeratades uksest sisse, kandes kaasas väikseid kingitusi ja rõõmsat meelt.

Evening arrived, and Ott and Eeva came in through the door, smiling happily, carrying small gifts and cheerful spirits.

Õhtupoolik möödus rõõmsalt vesteldes.

The afternoon passed joyfully as they chatted.

Nad jagasid lugusid ja naersid südamest.

They shared stories and laughed heartily.

Korraga helises Mari telefon.

Suddenly, Mari's phone rang.

See oli tema vanemad.

It was her parents.

Nad teatasid, et nende välismaaloleku aeg pikeneb.

They informed her that their time abroad was being extended.

Samal ajal rääkisid Ott ja Eeva, et nad on vastu võetud semestriks välismaisele õppeprogrammile.

At the same time, Ott and Eeva mentioned that they had been accepted for a semester in an international study program.

Uudised tulid ootamatult.

The news came unexpectedly.

Mari tundis esialgu üksildust, kuid siis vaatas ta oma sõpru.

Mari felt lonely at first, but then she looked at her friends.

Ta mõistis, et on loonud siin, oma väikses toas, isikliku toetussüsteemi ja peretunde.

She realized that she had created a personal support system and sense of family here in her small room.

Ta tundis uut julgust.

She felt newfound courage.

Õhtu lõppedes kallistas Mari Otti ja Eevat soojalt.

As the evening ended, Mari warmly hugged Ott and Eeva.

Taevas olid juba esimesed tähed kirkalt säramas.

The first stars were already shining brightly in the sky.

Ta teadis nüüd, et suudab muutustega hakkama saada ning et on valmis nendele vastu seisma.

She now knew that she could handle the changes and that she was ready to face them.

Mari vaatas aknast välja ja nentis endamisi, et tema elu on nagu kevadine algus – täis võimalusi ja uusi alguseid.

Mari looked out the window and noted to herself that her life is like a spring beginning—full of opportunities and new starts.