Det var en kald vinterdag i Bergen.

It was a cold winter day in Bergen.

Snøen lå som et teppe over gatene, og Bryggen var full av liv.

Snow lay like a blanket over the streets, and Bryggen was full of life.

Folk samlet seg for å feire vintersolens tilbakekomst med den årlige vinterfestivalen.

People gathered to celebrate the return of the winter sun with the annual winter festival.

Gylne lanterner hang fra de historiske trehusene, og kastet et varmt lys over de glade ansiktene.

Golden lanterns hung from the historic wooden houses, casting a warm light over the happy faces.

Lars og Ingrid, bror og søster, gikk langs bryggen.

Lars and Ingrid, brother and sister, walked along the pier.

Lars var ettertenksom.

Lars was thoughtful.

Ingrid hadde nettopp flyttet tilbake fra utlandet.

Ingrid had just moved back from abroad.

Hun var glad for å være hjemme igjen, men hun kunne merke at noe plaget Lars.

She was happy to be home again, but she could sense that something was bothering Lars.

"Ingrid," sa Lars.

"Ingrid," said Lars.

"Jeg har noe jeg må fortelle deg.

"I have something I need to tell you."

"Ingrid så på broren sin med interesse.

Ingrid looked at her brother with interest.

"Hva er det, Lars?

"What is it, Lars?"

""Jeg har fått et jobbtilbud i utlandet.

"I've received a job offer abroad.

Det er en stor sjanse for meg, men jeg vet ikke om jeg skal dra.

It's a big opportunity for me, but I don't know if I should go.

Familien trenger meg her.

The family needs me here."

"Ingrid stoppet opp og så ham inn i øynene.

Ingrid stopped and looked him in the eyes.

"Det er en vanskelig avgjørelse," sa hun.

"It's a tough decision," she said.

"Jeg har nettopp kommet hjem, og jeg vil være mer sammen med deg.

"I've just come home, and I want to spend more time with you.

Men du må også tenke på hva som er best for deg.

But you also need to think about what's best for you."

"De fortsatte å gå mens de snakket.

They continued walking as they talked.

Festivaldeltakerne omkring dem lo og danset.

The festival-goers around them laughed and danced.

Musikken fylte luften, og det var en følelse av glede rundt dem.

Music filled the air, and there was a sense of joy around them.

Til tross for festlighetene, kjente Lars en kamp inni seg.

Despite the festivities, Lars felt a struggle within himself.

"Jeg vil ikke forlate dere," sa Lars.

"I don't want to leave you," said Lars.

"Men muligheten er så stor.

"But the opportunity is so great.

Jeg vet ikke hva jeg skal gjøre.

I don't know what to do."

"Ingrid tok armene hans og ga ham et beroligende smil.

Ingrid took his arms and gave him a reassuring smile.

"Lars, du trenger ikke å bestemme deg nå.

"Lars, you don't need to decide now.

Vi er her for deg, uansett hva du velger.

We are here for you, no matter what you choose.

Familien støtter deg alltid.

The family will always support you."

"Lars følte en lettelse i ordene hennes.

Lars felt relief in her words.

Han skjønte at han ikke måtte ha alle svarene med en gang.

He realized that he didn't have to have all the answers right away.

Med Ingrid ved hans side, kunne han ta seg tid til å tenke.

With Ingrid by his side, he could take his time to think.

Han så ut over den snødekte bryggen og kjente varmen fra de gylne lysene omfavne ham.

He looked out over the snow-covered pier, feeling the warmth of the golden lights embrace him.

"Livet er fulle av usikre øyeblikk," sa Ingrid.

"Life is full of uncertain moments," said Ingrid.

"Men vi kommer gjennom dem sammen.

"But we'll get through them together."

"De delte en stille forståelse.

They shared a silent understanding.

Lars visste at han ville finne veien med tiden.

Lars knew he would find his way in time.

Han tok Ingrid i hånden, og de gikk videre inn i den festlige mengden, lysene dansende over dem.

He took Ingrid's hand, and they walked further into the festive crowd, the lights dancing around them.

Begge visste at med hverandres støtte, ville de stå sterke gjennom enhver storm.

Both knew that with each other's support, they would stand strong through any storm.