Snijeg je tiho prekrivao zagrebačke ulice dok se Ivana vraćala iz Novog Sada gdje je provela doček Nove godine s prijateljima.

The snow quietly covered the Zagreb streets as Ivana returned from Novi Sad where she had spent New Year's Eve with friends.

Ispod tankog sloja snijega, kuće su još uvijek bile ukrašene blagdanskim svjetlima, a zrak je bio svjež i hladan.

Beneath the thin layer of snow, houses were still adorned with holiday lights, and the air was fresh and cold.

Miris bora ispunjavao je cijeli kvart.

The scent of pine filled the entire neighborhood.

Ivana je bila uzbuđena, ali i pomalo nervozna.

Ivana was excited but also slightly nervous.

Hodala je prema svojoj staroj četvrti i pokušavala pomiriti uspomene iz djetinjstva s onim što je sada.

She walked toward her old neighborhood, trying to reconcile childhood memories with what it is now.

Ivana se zaustavila ispred svoje stare kuće.

Ivana stopped in front of her old house.

Neka sjećanja su bila topla, dok su druga podsjećala na sve promjene kroz koje je prošla.

Some memories were warm, while others reminded her of all the changes she had gone through.

Bila je jednako uzbuđena i nesigurna zbog susreta s Markom, svojim prijateljem iz srednje škole.

She was equally excited and unsure about meeting with Marko, her friend from high school.

Stvari su se promijenile, oboje su odrasli, ali je Ivana duboko osjećala potrebu da ponovno pronađe osjećaj pripadnosti.

Things had changed, both had grown up, but Ivana deeply felt the need to rediscover a sense of belonging.

Odlučila je prošetati kroz kvart, promatrajući staru pekaru u kojoj su kupovali kiflice nakon škole.

She decided to take a stroll through the neighborhood, observing the old bakery where they used to buy rolls after school.

Sjećanja su navirala, a nostalgija ju je obuzimala.

Memories surged, and nostalgia overwhelmed her.

Zastala je ispred parka u kojem je često provodila vrijeme s Markom i Petrinom, njihovom zajedničkom prijateljicom.

She paused in front of the park where she often spent time with Marko and Petrina, their mutual friend.

Staze su bile prekrivene snijegom, a klupe su izvirivale poput bijelih čudovišta iz bajke.

The paths were covered with snow, and the benches peeked out like white monsters from a fairy tale.

Ivana je uzela telefon i napisala poruku Marku.

Ivana took her phone and typed a message to Marko.

"U parku sam.

"I'm in the park.

Hoćeš li doći?

Will you come?"

"Nekoliko minuta kasnije, Marko je došao.

A few minutes later, Marko arrived.

Iako je prošlo dosta vremena, njegov osmijeh bio je isti.

Although a lot of time had passed, his smile was the same.

Sjedili su na hladnoj klupi, a riječi su tekle same od sebe.

They sat on the cold bench, and words flowed naturally.

"Strah me," priznala je Ivana tiho.

"I'm scared," Ivana admitted quietly.

"Strah me da sam se previše promijenila.

"I'm afraid I've changed too much."

"Marko je kimnuo.

Marko nodded.

"I mene.

"Me too.

No, promjene su normalne.

But changes are normal.

To ne znači da gubimo ono što jesmo.

It doesn't mean we lose who we are."

"Ivana je duboko udahnula, osjećajući kako joj se srce smiruje.

Ivana took a deep breath, feeling her heart calm down.

Razgovarali su dugo o prošlim vremenima i budućim planovima.

They talked for a long time about past times and future plans.

Shvatili su da su promjene dio života, ali da pravo prijateljstvo nadilazi sve prepreke.

They realized that changes are a part of life, but true friendship overcomes all obstacles.

Dok su hodali prema izlazu iz parka, Ivana je osjetila olakšanje.

As they walked toward the park's exit, Ivana felt relieved.

"Marko, ostanimo u kontaktu.

"Marko, let's stay in touch.

Bit ćemo tu jedno za drugo, u redu?

We'll be there for each other, okay?"

"Marko se nasmijao i klimnuo.

Marko smiled and nodded.

"Uvijek.

"Always."

"Dok je hodala kući, Ivana je shvatila važnu stvar.

As she walked home, Ivana realized an important thing.

Prošlost je bila dio nje, ali to ne znači da mora ostaviti sve iza sebe.

The past was part of her, but that doesn't mean she has to leave everything behind.

Sada je znala da može rasti i mijenjati se, a da pritom ne izgubi veze koje su joj važne.

Now she knew that she could grow and change without losing the connections that matter to her.

Osjetila je mir, znajući da se napokon, u srcu, vratila kući.

She felt peace, knowing that she finally, in her heart, had returned home.