Na farmi cvijeća u srcu hrvatskog sela, jesen je donijela vatrene boje.

On a flower farm in the heart of a Croatian village, autumn had brought fiery colors.

Okolica je mirisala na zemlju i miris kasnobalnog cvijeća.

The surroundings smelled of earth and the scent of late-flowering plants.

Tu je živjela Ivana, žena zmaja.

Ivana lived there, a woman with the spirit of a dragon.

U 30-im je godinama, ali njezin duh bio je jak.

She was in her 30s, but her spirit was strong.

Vodila je farmu sama, ali nedavno je imala operaciju koljena.

She ran the farm alone, but she had recently had knee surgery.

Svaki dan je bio izazov.

Every day was a challenge.

Koljeno ju je boljelo.

Her knee ached.

No, tvrdoglava kakva je bila, željela je sama sve obaviti.

Yet, stubborn as she was, she wanted to do everything herself.

Život na farmi nije čekao da ona ozdravi.

Life on the farm did not wait for her to recover.

"Moram biti jaka," govorila je često sebi.

"I have to be strong," she often told herself.

Marin, njezina kugla od mačka, često je pratio svaki njen korak.

Marin, her chunky cat, often followed her every step.

Jednog dana, Petar, njezin susjed, došao je u posjetu.

One day, Petar, her neighbor, came to visit.

Petar je bio iskusan farmer.

Petar was an experienced farmer.

"Ivana," rekao je ljubazno, "Mogu ti pomoći.

"Ivana," he said kindly, "I can help you.

Lako je ako samo pitaš.

It’s easy if you just ask."

" Ali Ivana ga nije htjela slušati.

But Ivana didn't want to listen to him.

"Hvala, Petre, ali ja to mogu sama," odgovorila je tvrdoglavo.

"Thank you, Petre, but I can do it myself," she replied stubbornly.

Ivana je svaki dan radila vježbe.

Ivana did her exercises every day.

Hodala je polako između redova cvijeća.

She walked slowly between the rows of flowers.

No jedno poslijepodne, dok su oblaci prijetili kišom, Ivana je osjetila snažnu bol u koljenu.

But one afternoon, as the clouds threatened rain, Ivana felt sharp pain in her knee.

Pala je na zemlju.

She fell to the ground.

Cvijeće se njihalo nad njom, a ona je ležala nesposobna ustati.

The flowers swayed over her, and she lay unable to get up.

Petar je bio na drugom kraju polja kad ju je ugledao.

Petar was at the other end of the field when he saw her.

"Ivana!

"Ivana!"

" povikao je i potrčao prema njoj.

he shouted and ran towards her.

"Sad ćeš mi dati da ti pomognem.

"Now you'll let me help you."

"Bilo joj je teško.

It was hard for her.

Ponos ju je stezao u grudima, ali bol je bila jača.

Pride tightened in her chest, but the pain was stronger.

"Da, trebam pomoć," napokon je priznala.

"Yes, I need help," she finally admitted.

Petar ju je nježno podigao i odveo do kuće.

Petar gently lifted her and took her to the house.

Sljedećih tjedana, Petar je dolazio svaki dan.

In the following weeks, Petar came every day.

Zajedno su radili, rasadėjo cvijeće, zalijevali i brinuli se o farmi.

Together they worked, planted flowers, watered, and took care of the farm.

Ivana je prvi put osjetila kako teret dijeljenja posla daje neki novi osjećaj.

Ivana felt for the first time how sharing the workload brought a new sense of relief.

Usred polja, Petar je stao i rekao: "Nisi sama, Ivana.

In the middle of the field, Petar stopped and said, "You're not alone, Ivana.

Sve je lakše kad zajedno radimo.

Everything is easier when we work together."

" Ona se nasmijala.

She laughed.

Osjećala je da nije samo dobila pomoć na farmi, već i posebnog prijatelja.

She felt she had not only gained help on the farm but also a special friend.

Jesen je prolazila, a s njom i Ivanina borba.

Autumn passed, along with Ivana's struggle.

Naučila je važnost zajedništva.

She learned the importance of togetherness.

Farma je cvjetala kao nikad prije, a Ivana je ponovo bila jaka.

The farm blossomed like never before, and Ivana was strong again.

Više nije marila za to da sve napravi sama jer su prijatelji bili dio njezine snage, a ne slabost.

She no longer cared about doing everything herself because friends were part of her strength, not a weakness.