Svetlo mesiaca jemne osvetľovalo pláž, pokrytú jemným závojom snehu.

The moonlight gently illuminated the beach, covered with a thin veil of snow.

Lenka stála pri pobreží, obdivovala trblietajúce sa vlny, keď sa k nej pripojil Marek.

Lenka stood by the shore, admiring the shimmering waves, when Marek joined her.

Vianoce na pláži boli niečo nové, ale atmosféra bola magická.

Christmas on the beach was something new, but the atmosphere was magical.

Marek si vzdychol.

Marek sighed.

Starosti a napätie z nadchádzajúceho stretnutia s rodinou mu nedali pokoj.

The worries and tension about the upcoming family gathering gave him no peace.

„Lenka,“ začal opatrne Marek, „viem, že si na rodinných stretnutiach nebola posledných pár rokov.

"Lenka," Marek started cautiously, "I know you haven't been to family gatherings for the last few years.

Rád by som, aby sme znovu našli spoločnú reč.

I'd like us to reconnect."

“ Lenka sa trochu zachmúrila.

Lenka frowned a little.

Bola nezávislá a dobrodružná.

She was independent and adventurous.

Rodinné tradície ju posledné roky veľmi nelákali.

Family traditions had not interested her much in recent years.

„Marek, to vieš, že som mala svoje dôvody,“ odpovedala Lenka, ale nebola zlá.

"Marek, you know I had my reasons," Lenka replied, but she wasn't harsh.

Snažila sa len nájsť správne slová.

She was just trying to find the right words.

„Ale pokiaľ ide o rodinu.

"But when it comes to family...

mala by som sa asi snažiť viac.

I guess I should try harder."

“Marek prikývol.

Marek nodded.

„Poď, pôjdeme sa prejsť po pláži.

"Come on, let's go for a walk on the beach.

Možno spolu na niečo prídeme.

Maybe we'll figure something out together."

“Chladný vzduch ich obklopil, ale vdaka svetlu a snehu to vyzeralo ako rozprávka.

The cold air surrounded them, but thanks to the light and snow, it looked like a fairy tale.

Marek vedel, že potrebujú túto chvíľu, aby sa otvorili.

Marek knew they needed this moment to open up.

Lenka pôvodne nebola zástankyňou sentimentálnych rozhovorov, ale morský vzduch a kroky po piesku ju prinútili uvoľniť sa.

Lenka was not originally a fan of sentimental conversations, but the sea air and steps on the sand made her relax.

„Pamätáš si, keď sme ako deti stavalí snehuliakov pri babičke?

"Do you remember when we used to build snowmen at grandma's as kids?

Vždy sme sa smiali, až nás bruchá boleli,“ povedal Marek.

We always laughed so much that our bellies hurt," said Marek.

Lenka sa zachichotala pri spomienke.

Lenka giggled at the memory.

„Áno, a tie obrovské sánkovačky!

"Yes, and those huge sledding runs!

Vždy si ma posadil dopredu, aby som sa nebála.

You always put me in the front so I wouldn't be scared."

“Zrazu sa zniesla hustá snehová búrka.

Suddenly, a thick snowstorm descended.

Mali len chvíľu, aby našli útočisko.

They had only a moment to find shelter.

Utiahli sa pod drevené prístrešie neďaleko pláže, blízko blikajúcich svetiel malého vianočného stromčeka.

They retreated under a wooden shelter near the beach, close to the twinkling lights of a small Christmas tree.

Pri ochrane pred vetrom a snehom, Marek sa zhlboka nadýchol.

Sheltered from the wind and snow, Marek took a deep breath.

„Nie je to len o minulosti.

"It's not just about the past.

Chcem, aby sme mali ešte veľa takých spomienok, Lenka.

I want us to have many more memories like that, Lenka.

Chcem, aby si vedela, že všetko, čo bolo medzi nami, patrí minulosti.

I want you to know that everything that was between us belongs to the past."

“Lenka na neho pozrela, tentokrát s jemnosťou a trpkosť, ktorá sa pomaly rozplývala.

Lenka looked at him, this time with a gentleness and bitterness that was slowly dissolving.

„Marek, tiež som to tak cítila.

"Marek, I felt the same way.

Bála som sa, že sme sa navždy stratili.

I was afraid we were lost forever."

“Búrka postupne ustupovala, za sebou nechajúc pikantný vánok.

The storm gradually subsided, leaving behind a crisp breeze.

Vracali sa späť k ostatným, hore na pláži, obaja s pocitom, že niečo dôležité bolo povedané.

They returned to the others, up on the beach, both with the feeling that something important had been said.

Teraz, keď sa obloha už vyčistila, pozerali sa so svetlými očakávaniami na ďalšie dni.

Now that the sky had cleared, they looked forward to the coming days with bright expectations.

Vrátili sa k rodine, ruka v ruke, pripravení na spoločné Vianoce.

They returned to the family, hand in hand, ready for Christmas together.

Tam, pod stratenými hviezdami a letmým úsmevom mesiaca, sa Marek a Lenka cítili silnejší a bližší ako kedykoľvek predtým.

There, under the lost stars and the fleeting smile of the moon, Marek and Lenka felt stronger and closer than ever before.

Teraz boli pripravení privítať nový začiatok, spolu.

Now they were ready to welcome a new beginning, together.