Slnečné lúče sa odrážali od ružovkastých pieskovcových skál Petry.

The sun's rays reflected off the pinkish sandstone rocks of Petra.

Tiché pavučiny tieňov tancovali na starobylých vyrezávaných stenách a medzi klenutými chodbami sa ozýval len jemný šum vetra.

Silent webs of shadows danced on the ancient carved walls, and only the gentle whisper of the wind echoed between the vaulted corridors.

Marek, zanietený cestovateľ, pomaly kráčal úzkymi priechodmi.

Marek, an avid traveler, walked slowly through the narrow passages.

Oči mu svietili nadšením, každá socha, každý stĺp bol pre neho malý zázrak histórie.

His eyes shone with excitement; every statue, every pillar was a small miracle of history to him.

Práve odišla skupina turistov, keď sa Marek vydal do menej navštevovanej časti ruín.

A group of tourists had just left when Marek ventured into a less visited part of the ruins.

Cítil, že sa konečne môže ponoriť do svojej túžby spoznávať minulosť bez rozptyľovania.

He felt he could finally immerse himself in his desire to discover the past without distractions.

Vtom si na okraji ucha všimol známe smiech.

Suddenly, he noticed a familiar laughter at the edge of his hearing.

Zastavil sa.

He stopped.

Mohol by ten hlas byť.

Could that voice be...?

Pred ním stála Livia.

In front of him stood Livia.

Bývalá kolegyňa z práce, ktorú nevidel niekoľko rokov.

A former colleague from work whom he hadn't seen in years.

Obaja boli prekvapení, ale Livia svoj úsmev nestratila.

Both were surprised, but Livia hadn't lost her smile.

„Marek?

"Marek?

Čo tu robíš?

What are you doing here?"

“ spýtala sa veselo.

she asked cheerfully.

Marek sa na okamih zamyslel.

Marek pondered for a moment.

On sem prišiel uniknúť bežným starostiam, no teraz musel čeliť nečakanému stretnutiu.

He had come here to escape everyday worries, but now he had to face an unexpected encounter.

„Len som chcel trochu objavovať,“ odpovedal Marek, snažiac sa skrývať mierne znepokojenie.

"I just wanted to do some exploring," answered Marek, trying to hide slight unease.

Livia však nebola z tých, ktorým chýbala zvedavosť.

However, Livia was not one to lack curiosity.

„Môžem sa k tebe pripojiť?

"Can I join you?"

“ spýtala sa s energiou v hlase.

she asked with energy in her voice.

Marek vedel, že by mohol jemne odmietnuť a pokračovať sám.

Marek knew he could gently decline and continue alone.

Ale niečo v Livinom pohľade ho presvedčilo inak.

But something in Livia's gaze convinced him otherwise.

Súhlasil a spoločne sa pustili do prieskumu skrytých kútov Petry.

He agreed, and together they started exploring the hidden corners of Petra.

Ako prechádzali, spomínali na staré časy a nezabúdali obdivovať krásu okolo seba.

As they walked, they reminisced about old times and didn't forget to admire the beauty around them.

Netrvalo dlho a ich rozhovor sa stal hlbším.

It didn't take long for their conversation to become deeper.

Livia rozprávala o svojom živote, o zmenách, ktoré za tie roky prežili.

Livia talked about her life, about the changes they had experienced over the years.

Marek nechápal, ako sa im podarilo tak spontánne spojiť.

Marek couldn't understand how they managed to connect so spontaneously.

Keď sa štvrtá vlasť ruín stávala menej prístupnou, obaja naraz zbadali malý, zabudnutý kút s rozsiahlymi rytinami.

When a fourth section of the ruins became less accessible, they both suddenly spotted a small, forgotten corner with extensive carvings.

Vybrali sa tam a ticho si vychutnávali vzácne miesto.

They set off there and quietly savored the precious place.

Bolo to, akoby stará Petra držala svoje tajomstvá len pre nich.

It was as if old Petra was holding its secrets just for them.

„Vždy som verila, že nečakané stretnutia majú svoju príčinu,“ priznávala Livia, keď sa obaja pripravovali na návrat.

"I always believed that unexpected encounters have their reason," Livia admitted, as they both prepared to leave.

„Vďaka, že som ťa dnes mohla stretnúť,“ dodala a pochopila, že im toto miesto navždy uchová spoločné spomienky.

"Thank you for allowing me to meet you today," she added, realizing that this place would forever hold their shared memories.

Na rozlúčku si obaja podali ruky.

They shook hands in farewell.

Marek cítil novú spojitosť.

Marek felt a new connection.

Náhle si uvedomil, že zakrádanie sa históriou nie je len o minulosti, ale aj o stretnutiach, ktoré ju obohacujú.

He suddenly realized that wandering through history is not just about the past but also about encounters that enrich it.

Keď sa lúčil s Livou v tieni majestátnych stien Petry, vedel, že odchádza nie len s vedomosťou o histórii, ale aj s pochopením hodnoty spontánnych okamihov.

As he said goodbye to Livia in the shadow of the majestic walls of Petra, he knew he was leaving with not just knowledge of history, but also with an understanding of the value of spontaneous moments.