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Love Blossoms Amid Office Balloons and Sweet Treats
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Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Love Blossoms Amid Office Balloons and Sweet Treats
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-15-08-38-20-hr
Story Transcript:
Hr: Na prohladno zimsko jutro, Ivan je stigao u ured noseći tešku torbu ispunjenu dokumentima.
En: On a chilly winter morning, Ivan arrived at the office carrying a heavy bag filled with documents.
Hr: U zraku se osjećao blagi miris zime, a ured je bio ukrašen diskretnim Valentinovim motivima.
En: A slight scent of winter was in the air, and the office was decorated with discreet Valentine's motifs.
Hr: Baloni u obliku srca lebdjeli su po kancelariji, a stol pun grickalica i kolačića stvarao je veselu atmosferu, neuobičajenu za uobičajeni poslovni ton.
En: Heart-shaped balloons floated around the office, and a table full of snacks and cookies created a cheerful atmosphere, unusual for the typical business tone.
Hr: Ivan je sjeo za svoj stol, krajičkom oka promatrajući Anu dok je koračala prema svojoj radnoj stanici.
En: Ivan sat at his desk, observing Ana from the corner of his eye as she walked toward her workstation.
Hr: Bilo je nešto u načinu na koji se smiješila, nešto što je uvijek budio osjećaje u njemu.
En: There was something about the way she smiled, something that always stirred feelings in him.
Hr: Ivan je bio povučen tip, rijetko kada bi se uključio u uredske tračeve ili neformalna druženja.
En: Ivan was a reserved type, rarely engaging in office gossip or informal gatherings.
Hr: Njegova tajna zaljubljenost prema Ani bila je njegova mala avantura, skrivena iza zidova profesionalnosti.
En: His secret crush on Ana was his small adventure, hidden behind walls of professionalism.
Hr: Ana je bila fokusirana na svoju karijeru, druželjubiva i otvorena prema svima, ali nesvjesna Ivanovih osjećaja.
En: Ana was focused on her career, sociable and open to everyone, but unaware of Ivan’s feelings.
Hr: Tog dana, ured je pripremao iznenađenje - Valentinovo druženje.
En: That day, the office was preparing a surprise - a Valentine's gathering.
Hr: Planirano je brzo okupljanje, uz čaj, kolače i kratke govore.
En: A quick meet-up with tea, cakes, and short speeches was planned.
Hr: Marko, njihov zajednički kolega, bio je glavni organizator događaja.
En: Marko, their mutual colleague, was the main organizer of the event.
Hr: "Pozdrav svima!" Marko je započeo, prekidajući buku u uredu.
En: "Hello everyone!" Marko began, interrupting the noise in the office.
Hr: "Proslavit ćemo ljubav i prijateljstvo. Ako itko ima nešto važno za reći ili učiniti, sada je prilika!"
En: "We will celebrate love and friendship. If anyone has something important to say or do, now is the chance!"
Hr: Ivanove ruke počele su se znojiti.
En: Ivan’s hands began to sweat.
Hr: Osjećao je kako mu srce ubrzano lupa.
En: He felt his heart pounding fast.
Hr: Bila je to prilika koju je dugo čekao, a istovremeno se bojao posljedica.
En: It was the opportunity he had long awaited, yet he feared the consequences.
Hr: Razmišljao je o tome što bi mogao izgubiti ili dobiti, o mogućem traču ili odbijanju.
En: He thought about what he might lose or gain, about potential gossip or rejection.
Hr: "Ohrabren" usklikom iz publike i osjećajem da ga svi gledaju, Ivan je stegnuo šaku i ustao.
En: "Encouraged" by a shout from the audience and the feeling that everyone was looking at him, Ivan clenched his fist and stood up.
Hr: Marko, nesvjestan Ivanove unutarnje borbe, s osmijehom ga je pogurnuo naprijed.
En: Marko, unaware of Ivan’s internal struggle, pushed him forward with a smile.
Hr: "Imam nešto za reći," Ivan je počeo, glas mu je jedva izašao iz grla.
En: "I have something to say," Ivan began, his voice barely audible.
Hr: "Ana, htio bih... reći... da mi puno značiš."
En: "Ana, I wanted to... say... that you mean a lot to me."
Hr: Ana se iznenadila, ali nije izgledala neljubazno.
En: Ana was surprised, but she didn't seem unfriendly.
Hr: Naprotiv, bila je usredotočena na njega, pitajući se što će dalje reći.
En: On the contrary, she was focused on him, wondering what he would say next.
Hr: "Ivan, nisi morao čekati Valentinovo da mi to kažeš," njezine riječi bile su umirujuće.
En: "Ivan, you didn’t have to wait for Valentine's to tell me that," her words were soothing.
Hr: "Ali drago mi je da jesi."
En: "But I'm glad you did."
Hr: Ured se ispunio šapatima i tišinom iščekivanja.
En: The office filled with whispers and a silence of anticipation.
Hr: Ivan je duboko udahnuo, osjećajući teret straha kako ga napušta.
En: Ivan took a deep breath, feeling the weight of fear lifting from him.
Hr: "Možda bismo mogli popiti kavu izvan posla?" predložio je, a njegove riječi bile su sada sigurnije.
En: "Maybe we could have coffee outside of work?" he suggested, his words now more confident.
Hr: "Voljela bih," rekla je Ana, osmjehujući se toplo.
En: "I would love to," Ana said, smiling warmly.
Hr: Mirk izgleda kao da se vratio u normalu, samo s još jednim slojem sprijateljivosti i razumijevanja.
En: The office seemed to return to normal, just with an added layer of camaraderie and understanding.
Hr: Ivan je naučio važnost iskoračivanja iz zone komfora.
En: Ivan learned the importance of stepping out of his comfort zone.
Hr: Nije bilo boda za tračeve ni straha; tek je bilo očekivanje nečeg lijepog.
En: There were no points for gossip or fear; there was only anticipation of something beautiful.
Hr: Tog Valentinova, u uredu punom balona i slatkih poslastica, Ivan i Ana započeli su nešto novo - mali rizik koji je donio veliku promjenu.
En: That Valentine's, in an office full of balloons and sweet treats, Ivan and Ana began something new - a small risk that brought about a big change.
Hr: Ispunjen srećom, Ivan je sada znao da ponekad treba riskirati da bi se dobilo mnogo više.
En: Filled with happiness, Ivan now knew that sometimes a risk must be taken to gain so much more.
Hr: Ukrašen Valentinovo, postao je dan kada je ljubav pronašla svoj put, čak i u najformalnijim okruženjima.
En: Decorated Valentine's became the day when love found its way, even in the most formal environments.
Vocabulary Words:
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-15-08-38-20-hr
Story Transcript:
Hr: Na prohladno zimsko jutro, Ivan je stigao u ured noseći tešku torbu ispunjenu dokumentima.
En: On a chilly winter morning, Ivan arrived at the office carrying a heavy bag filled with documents.
Hr: U zraku se osjećao blagi miris zime, a ured je bio ukrašen diskretnim Valentinovim motivima.
En: A slight scent of winter was in the air, and the office was decorated with discreet Valentine's motifs.
Hr: Baloni u obliku srca lebdjeli su po kancelariji, a stol pun grickalica i kolačića stvarao je veselu atmosferu, neuobičajenu za uobičajeni poslovni ton.
En: Heart-shaped balloons floated around the office, and a table full of snacks and cookies created a cheerful atmosphere, unusual for the typical business tone.
Hr: Ivan je sjeo za svoj stol, krajičkom oka promatrajući Anu dok je koračala prema svojoj radnoj stanici.
En: Ivan sat at his desk, observing Ana from the corner of his eye as she walked toward her workstation.
Hr: Bilo je nešto u načinu na koji se smiješila, nešto što je uvijek budio osjećaje u njemu.
En: There was something about the way she smiled, something that always stirred feelings in him.
Hr: Ivan je bio povučen tip, rijetko kada bi se uključio u uredske tračeve ili neformalna druženja.
En: Ivan was a reserved type, rarely engaging in office gossip or informal gatherings.
Hr: Njegova tajna zaljubljenost prema Ani bila je njegova mala avantura, skrivena iza zidova profesionalnosti.
En: His secret crush on Ana was his small adventure, hidden behind walls of professionalism.
Hr: Ana je bila fokusirana na svoju karijeru, druželjubiva i otvorena prema svima, ali nesvjesna Ivanovih osjećaja.
En: Ana was focused on her career, sociable and open to everyone, but unaware of Ivan’s feelings.
Hr: Tog dana, ured je pripremao iznenađenje - Valentinovo druženje.
En: That day, the office was preparing a surprise - a Valentine's gathering.
Hr: Planirano je brzo okupljanje, uz čaj, kolače i kratke govore.
En: A quick meet-up with tea, cakes, and short speeches was planned.
Hr: Marko, njihov zajednički kolega, bio je glavni organizator događaja.
En: Marko, their mutual colleague, was the main organizer of the event.
Hr: "Pozdrav svima!" Marko je započeo, prekidajući buku u uredu.
En: "Hello everyone!" Marko began, interrupting the noise in the office.
Hr: "Proslavit ćemo ljubav i prijateljstvo. Ako itko ima nešto važno za reći ili učiniti, sada je prilika!"
En: "We will celebrate love and friendship. If anyone has something important to say or do, now is the chance!"
Hr: Ivanove ruke počele su se znojiti.
En: Ivan’s hands began to sweat.
Hr: Osjećao je kako mu srce ubrzano lupa.
En: He felt his heart pounding fast.
Hr: Bila je to prilika koju je dugo čekao, a istovremeno se bojao posljedica.
En: It was the opportunity he had long awaited, yet he feared the consequences.
Hr: Razmišljao je o tome što bi mogao izgubiti ili dobiti, o mogućem traču ili odbijanju.
En: He thought about what he might lose or gain, about potential gossip or rejection.
Hr: "Ohrabren" usklikom iz publike i osjećajem da ga svi gledaju, Ivan je stegnuo šaku i ustao.
En: "Encouraged" by a shout from the audience and the feeling that everyone was looking at him, Ivan clenched his fist and stood up.
Hr: Marko, nesvjestan Ivanove unutarnje borbe, s osmijehom ga je pogurnuo naprijed.
En: Marko, unaware of Ivan’s internal struggle, pushed him forward with a smile.
Hr: "Imam nešto za reći," Ivan je počeo, glas mu je jedva izašao iz grla.
En: "I have something to say," Ivan began, his voice barely audible.
Hr: "Ana, htio bih... reći... da mi puno značiš."
En: "Ana, I wanted to... say... that you mean a lot to me."
Hr: Ana se iznenadila, ali nije izgledala neljubazno.
En: Ana was surprised, but she didn't seem unfriendly.
Hr: Naprotiv, bila je usredotočena na njega, pitajući se što će dalje reći.
En: On the contrary, she was focused on him, wondering what he would say next.
Hr: "Ivan, nisi morao čekati Valentinovo da mi to kažeš," njezine riječi bile su umirujuće.
En: "Ivan, you didn’t have to wait for Valentine's to tell me that," her words were soothing.
Hr: "Ali drago mi je da jesi."
En: "But I'm glad you did."
Hr: Ured se ispunio šapatima i tišinom iščekivanja.
En: The office filled with whispers and a silence of anticipation.
Hr: Ivan je duboko udahnuo, osjećajući teret straha kako ga napušta.
En: Ivan took a deep breath, feeling the weight of fear lifting from him.
Hr: "Možda bismo mogli popiti kavu izvan posla?" predložio je, a njegove riječi bile su sada sigurnije.
En: "Maybe we could have coffee outside of work?" he suggested, his words now more confident.
Hr: "Voljela bih," rekla je Ana, osmjehujući se toplo.
En: "I would love to," Ana said, smiling warmly.
Hr: Mirk izgleda kao da se vratio u normalu, samo s još jednim slojem sprijateljivosti i razumijevanja.
En: The office seemed to return to normal, just with an added layer of camaraderie and understanding.
Hr: Ivan je naučio važnost iskoračivanja iz zone komfora.
En: Ivan learned the importance of stepping out of his comfort zone.
Hr: Nije bilo boda za tračeve ni straha; tek je bilo očekivanje nečeg lijepog.
En: There were no points for gossip or fear; there was only anticipation of something beautiful.
Hr: Tog Valentinova, u uredu punom balona i slatkih poslastica, Ivan i Ana započeli su nešto novo - mali rizik koji je donio veliku promjenu.
En: That Valentine's, in an office full of balloons and sweet treats, Ivan and Ana began something new - a small risk that brought about a big change.
Hr: Ispunjen srećom, Ivan je sada znao da ponekad treba riskirati da bi se dobilo mnogo više.
En: Filled with happiness, Ivan now knew that sometimes a risk must be taken to gain so much more.
Hr: Ukrašen Valentinovo, postao je dan kada je ljubav pronašla svoj put, čak i u najformalnijim okruženjima.
En: Decorated Valentine's became the day when love found its way, even in the most formal environments.
Vocabulary Words:
- chilly: prohladno
- discreet: diskretnim
- motif: motivima
- unusual: neobičajenu
- reserved: povučen
- adventure: avantura
- gossip: tračeve
- gathering: druženje
- anticipation: iščekivanja
- confidence: sigurnije
- treats: poslastica
- crush: zaljubljenost
- soothing: umirujuće
- professionalism: profesionalnosti
- colleague: kolega
- sociable: druželjubiva
- rejection: odbijanju
- surprise: iznenađenje
- opportunity: prilika
- fear: strah
- camaraderie: sprijateljivosti
- formal: formalnim
- loathe: mrzi
- promoter: pokazivač
- whisper: šapće
- inspiration: inspiracija
- distill: destilirati
- impetus: poticaj
- unfurl: odmotati
- candid: iskreno
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