Sunce je nježno sjalo kroz krošnje drveća, osvjetljavajući kristalno čiste jezera Plitvičkih jezera.

The sun gently shone through the tree canopies, illuminating the crystal-clear lakes of Plitvička jezera.

Cvrčci su pjevali uz proljetni povjetarac, dok su piknik dekice ukrašavale travnjak.

The cicadas sang with the spring breeze as picnic blankets adorned the lawn.

Bilo je Prvi maj, Dan rada, i obitelj Petrović okupila se kako bi proslavila praznik u prirodi.

It was May 1st, Dan rada (Labor Day), and the Petrović family had gathered to celebrate the holiday in nature.

Ivana je držala u ruci sok od bazge, sjedeći među rodbinom koja je veselo ćaskala.

Ivana held a glass of elderflower juice in her hand, sitting among relatives who were cheerfully chatting.

Na trenutak, osjećala se kao da je svijet stao, daleko od predavanja i knjiga.

For a moment, she felt like the world had stopped, far away from lectures and books.

Ali buka oko nje nije joj dopuštala da uživa u miru.

But the noise around her didn't allow her to enjoy the peace.

Luka, njen mlađi rođak, sjedio je pokraj nje i prelistavao brošuru o fakultetima.

Luka, her younger cousin, sat next to her, flipping through a brochure about universities.

Luka je bio maturant, i pitao se treba li odmah nakon škole upisati fakultet ili uzeti godinu dana pauze.

Luka was a senior high school student, wondering if he should enroll in college right after school or take a gap year.

Obiteljski savjeti su ga zbunjivali.

The family advice confused him.

Svaki član je imao svoje mišljenje, i Luka nije znao koga poslušati.

Each member had their own opinion, and Luka didn't know whom to listen to.

Ivana se nasmiješila i rekla: "Luka, što kažeš da odemo prošetati?

Ivana smiled and said, "Luka, what do you say we go for a walk?

Možemo razgovarati bez buke.

We can talk without the noise."

"Luka je klimnuo glavom, zahvalan na predahu od duge obiteljske diskusije.

Luka nodded, grateful for a break from the long family discussion.

Krenuli su čez zelenilo, stazama koje su vodile uz rub jezera.

They started through the greenery, on paths leading along the edge of the lakes.

Krivudali su uz slapove koji su padali u smaragdne bazene, dok su ptice pjevale svoje proljetne melodije.

They wound past waterfalls that cascaded into emerald pools, while birds sang their spring melodies.

Nakon kratke šetnje, stigli su do vidikovca s kojeg se pružao nevjerojatan pogled na sva jezera.

After a short walk, they reached a lookout offering an incredible view of all the lakes.

Luka je zastao, gledajući dolje, dok je tjeskoba u njemu rasla.

Luka paused, looking down, while anxiety grew within him.

"S vremena na vrijeme, činim se da svi osim mene znaju što žele", priznao je Luka, a glas mu je bio pun sumnje.

"Sometimes it seems like everyone except me knows what they want," Luka admitted, his voice filled with doubt.

"Bojim se da ću napraviti pogrešan izbor.

"I'm afraid of making the wrong choice."

"Ivana je položila ruku na Lukino rame.

Ivana placed a hand on Luka's shoulder.

"Kad sam završila srednju školu," započela je, "nisam znala što želim.

"When I finished high school," she began, "I didn't know what I wanted.

Razmišljala sam da uzmem pauzu.

I considered taking a break.

Moji prijatelji su već znali svoja usmjerenja, a ja sam se osjećala izgubljeno.

My friends already knew their directions, and I felt lost.

Ali, shvatila sam da svi mi pronalazimo svoj put na svoj način.

But I realized that we all find our path in our own way."

"Luka ju je pažljivo slušao.

Luka listened carefully.

"Ponekad, najvažnije je slušati sebe," nastavila je.

"Sometimes, the most important thing is to listen to yourself," she continued.

"Edukacija je važna, ali nije jedini put.

"Education is important, but it's not the only path.

Ako osjećaš da ti treba vremena da odlučiš, uzmi ga.

If you feel you need time to decide, take it.

Tvoj put prati tvoje srce.

Your path follows your heart."

"Dok su se vraćali prema pikniku, Luka je osjetio olakšanje.

As they returned to the picnic, Luka felt relieved.

Priče o Ivaninim vlastitim dvojbama dale su mu nadu da ga čekaju mnoge mogućnosti.

Stories of Ivana's own doubts gave him hope that many opportunities awaited him.

Zajedno su se pridružili rodbini, a Luka je sada gledao na budućnost sa smirenošću.

They rejoined the family, and Luka now looked towards the future with calmness.

Ivana je, pak, shvatila važnost povjerenja i vodstva.

Ivana, on the other hand, realized the importance of trust and guidance.

Možda je bila studentica, ali znala je kako svoje iskustvo podijeliti i pomoći drugima.

She might have been a student, but she knew how to share her experience and help others.

Dok su se svjetlucave vode protezale pod njima, oboje su zračili novootkrivenim mirom i snagom, spremni da se suoče s budućim izazovima ruku pod ruku.

As the shimmering waters stretched beneath them, both radiated newfound peace and strength, ready to face future challenges hand in hand.