Bilo je hladno zimsko jutro na obali Jadranskog mora.

It was a cold winter morning on the coast of the Jadranskog mora.

Sunce je sjalo, ali zrak je bio svjež i pun soli.

The sun was shining, but the air was fresh and filled with salt.

Ivan je stajao ispred svoje male radionice.

Ivan was standing in front of his small workshop.

Gledao je more i pitao se kad će opet pronaći inspiraciju.

He looked at the sea and wondered when he would find inspiration again.

Bio je lokalni umjetnik, poznat po drvenim skulpturama.

He was a local artist, known for his wooden sculptures.

No, u posljednje vrijeme, sve mu je izgledalo isto.

But lately, everything seemed the same to him.

Ana je upravo stigla iz Zagreba.

Ana had just arrived from Zagreba.

Trebala je mir.

She needed peace.

Grad je bio previše užurban za njezin umoran duh.

The city was too hectic for her tired spirit.

Odlučila je provesti Novu godinu na moru.

She decided to spend the New Year by the sea.

Šetajući uskim ulicama, osjetila je kako joj opada teret s duše.

Walking through narrow streets, she felt the weight lift from her soul.

Privukla ju je Ivanova radionica.

She was drawn to Ivan’s workshop.

Pločica s natpisom 'Umjetnička radionica' stajala je iznad vrata.

A sign with the words 'Umjetnička radionica' hung above the door.

Ivan je primijetio kako Ana razgleda.

Ivan noticed Ana looking around.

Nasmiješio se i rekao: "Dobrodošli!

He smiled and said, "Welcome!

Želite li razgledati?

Would you like to take a look?"

" Ana je osjetila iskreni interes u njegovom glasu i kimnula.

Ana sensed the genuine interest in his voice and nodded.

Ušli su zajedno.

They went in together.

Ivanu je bilo drago pokazati svoj rad.

Ivan was glad to show his work.

Ana je pažljivo slušala, uvodeći ga u razgovor o umjetnosti i životu.

Ana listened intently, engaging him in a conversation about art and life.

Rekao je: "U posljednje vrijeme osjećam kao da sam izgubio taj plamen.

He said, "Lately, I feel like I've lost that spark."

" Ana je znala taj osjećaj.

Ana knew that feeling.

Pričala mu je o stresu i nesigurnosti u poslu.

She told him about the stress and uncertainty in her job.

Večer je stigla, a s njom i Nova godina.

Evening came, and with it, the New Year.

Odlučili su otići na rivu gdje su se ljudi okupili za vatromet.

They decided to go to the promenade where people gathered for fireworks.

Stajali su zajedno, gledajući u zvjezdano nebo.

They stood together, looking at the starry sky.

Oko ponoći, nebo je zasjalo u svim bojama.

Around midnight, the sky lit up in all colors.

Bilo je čarobno.

It was magical.

Svatko od njih osjećao je da njihov susret nije bio slučajan.

Each of them felt that their meeting wasn't by chance.

Ivan je rekao: "S tobom sam ponovno osjetio radost u stvaranju.

Ivan said, "With you, I felt the joy of creation again."

" Ana se nasmiješila i rekla: "Ti si mi dao novi pogled na stvari.

Ana smiled and said, "You've given me a new perspective on things.

Nisam jedina u svojim mislima.

I'm not alone in my thoughts."

" Dijelili su svoje priče iz prošle godine i shvatili da su, usprkos razlikama, vrlo slični.

They shared their stories from the past year and realized that despite their differences, they were very similar.

Na povratku, razgovarali su o budućnosti.

On the way back, they talked about the future.

Dogovorili su se da će ostati u kontaktu i međusobno se podržavati.

They agreed to stay in contact and support each other.

Nad morem su sada već titrali svijetli tragovi raketa, dok su grlili novi osjećaj nade.

Over the sea, the bright trails of fireworks already flickered, as they embraced a new feeling of hope.

Kada je kucnuo sat na trgu, ušli su zajedno u novu godinu.

When the clock struck at the square, they entered the new year together.

Ivan je ponovno pronašao iskrice u svojoj mašti, a Ana je osjetila unutarnji mir i smjer.

Ivan found sparks in his imagination once more, and Ana felt inner peace and direction.

Bilo je jasno, obojica su krenuli naprijed, zajedno i snažniji.

It was clear, they both moved forward, together and stronger.