Aleksis stāvēja Jūrmalas pludmalē, saules stari sildīja viņa seju.

Aleksis stood on Jūrmalas beach, the sun's rays warming his face.

Pludmale bija pilna cilvēkiem, dzirdama bija viļņu šļakstināšana, un jūras brīze viegli plandīja koku lapas.

The beach was full of people, the sound of waves splashing was audible, and the sea breeze lightly rustled the leaves of the trees.

Viņš gaidīja Ilzi, cerot, ka viņa drīz pievienosies.

He was waiting for Ilze, hoping that she would join him soon.

Sirdi piepildīja sajūsma, bet mazdrusciņ arī uztraukums.

His heart was filled with excitement, but also a bit of nervousness.

Šī bija viņu pirmā tikšanās, un Aleksis vēlējās, lai viss noritētu gludi.

This was their first meeting, and Aleksis wanted everything to go smoothly.

Pēdējo dienu viņš bija juties mazliet slikti, bet šodien šos simptomus centās ignorēt.

He had been feeling a little unwell the past few days, but today he tried to ignore these symptoms.

Aleksis bija pārliecināts, ka aizraujošā pastaiga palīdzēs aizmirst par nelielajām veselības likstām.

Aleksis was convinced that an exciting walk would help him forget about the minor health issues.

„Viss būs kārtībā,” viņš mierināja sevi.

"Everything will be alright," he reassured himself.

Kad Ilze ieradās, viņas smaids padarīja Aleksa dienu gaišāku.

When Ilze arrived, her smile brightened Aleksis's day.

Viņi kopā pastaigājās gar krastu, baudīja omāles un viens otra kompāniju.

They walked together along the shore, enjoying the calm and each other's company.

Aleksis veltīja visu uzmanību Ilzei, cerot, ka viņa nepamanīs nelielos simptomi, kas viņu mocīja.

Aleksis devoted all his attention to Ilze, hoping she wouldn't notice the minor symptoms that were troubling him.

„Vai viss kārtībā?

"Is everything alright?"

” Ilze jautāja, skatoties Aleksim acīs.

Ilze asked, looking into Aleksis's eyes.

Viņas jautājums parādīja, cik uzmanīga viņa ir, taču Aleksis tikai smaidīja, nevēlēdamies pievērst uzmanību sev.

Her question showed how attentive she was, but Aleksis just smiled, not wanting to draw attention to himself.

„Protams,” viņš meloja, cerot, ka tas būs pēdējais reize, kad tas jādara.

"Of course," he lied, hoping it would be the last time he had to do so.

Taču, kad viņi apsēdās uz smiltīm, Aleksa veselība atgādināja par sevi.

However, when they sat down on the sand, Aleksis's health reminded him of itself.

Viņš stipri nošķaudījās, skaņa pāršalca pludmali.

He sneezed loudly, the sound echoing across the beach.

Aleksis juta, ka visi paskatās viņu virzienā.

Aleksis felt that everyone was looking in his direction.

Viņš nosarka, apjautās, ka viņa centieni izlikties ir bijuši veltīgi.

He blushed, realizing that his efforts to pretend had been in vain.

Ilze iesmējās tik silti un aizkustinoši, ka Aleksis uz brīdi aizmirsa par visām raizēm.

Ilze laughed so warmly and touchingly that for a moment, Aleksis forgot all his worries.

„Šķiet, tev vajadzēs karstu tēju,” viņa teica, pieceldamās un piedāvājot Aleksim roku.

"Seems like you'll need some hot tea," she said, getting up and offering Aleksis her hand.

„Marta kafejnīca ir tepat,” viņa norādīja, vedot viņu uz vietu, kur varētu mierīgi uzsildīties un atpūsties.

"Marta's cafe is right here," she pointed out, leading him to a place where they could warm up and relax peacefully.

Sēžot pie galda ar karstu tējas krūzi rokās, Aleksis sāka saprast, ka Ilze novērtē viņa patiesumu vairāk nekā māņu par spēcīgumu.

Sitting at the table with a hot cup of tea in hand, Aleksis began to understand that Ilze appreciated his authenticity more than any pretense of strength.

Viņš jutās atvieglots un pateicīgs, ka viņa priekšā ir cilvēks, kas var saprast un pieņemt viņu tādu, kāds viņš ir.

He felt relieved and grateful to have someone in front of him who could understand and accept him as he was.

Tādējādi Aleksis iemācījās, ka svarīgākais ir būt pašam – pat ja esi saaukstējies.

Thus, Aleksis learned that the most important thing is to be yourself—even if you have a cold.

Viņu pirmā tikšanās kļuva par neaizmirstamu atmiņu par kopīgiem smiekliem un tuvību, kas tikai padziļinājās.

Their first meeting became an unforgettable memory of shared laughter and closeness, which only deepened.