Fluent Fiction - Estonian: A Tallinn Reunion: Finding Family Amidst the Festive Lights
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Story Transcript:
Et: Keset Tallinna talveõhtut, jõuluturu melu valgustas Raekoja platsi.
En: In the middle of a Tallinn winter evening, the hustle and bustle of the Christmas market illuminated Raekoja Square.
Et: Värvilised tulekesed sillerdasid õhus ja lumekirme maapinnal helkis maagiliselt.
En: Colorful lights shimmered in the air, and the thin layer of snow on the ground glittered magically.
Et: Magus piparkoogiaroom segunes vürtsika glögi lõhnaga ning kõikjal liikus rõõmsaid inimesi, kes nautsid pidulikku õhkkonda.
En: The sweet aroma of gingerbread mixed with the spicy scent of mulled wine, and cheerful people were everywhere, enjoying the festive atmosphere.
Et: Indrek astus turu saginasse, tunnetades tungivat soovi olla taas osa oma perest.
En: Indrek stepped into the busy market, feeling a strong desire to be part of his family again.
Et: Viimased aastad oli ta pühendunud vaid oma karjäärile ja kodulinna, Tallinna, külastanud harva.
En: In recent years, he had been dedicated solely to his career and had rarely visited his hometown, Tallinn.
Et: Nüüd aga otsustas ta võtta aja maha ja olla kohal Maarika ja Toomase jaoks.
En: But now he decided to take time off and be present for Maarika and Toomas.
Et: Maarika, hoolitsev õde nagu alati, oli valmis Indrekut naeratades tervitama.
En: Maarika, the caring sister as always, was ready to greet Indrek with a smile.
Et: Ta oli hoidnud seda perekonna traditsiooni elus, vaatamata vanemate kaugusele.
En: She had kept this family tradition alive despite their parents being far away.
Et: Maarika uskus, et perekond peab kokku hoidma, eriti pühade ajal.
En: Maarika believed that family should stick together, especially during the holidays.
Et: Toomas seevastu seisis eemal, käed taskus.
En: Toomas, on the other hand, stood at a distance with his hands in his pockets.
Et: Tal oli raske Indrekut tervitada.
En: It was hard for him to greet Indrek.
Et: Noorem vend tundis end unarusse jäetuna, kuna Indrek polnud kohal olnud paljudele tähtsatele sündmustele.
En: The younger brother felt neglected since Indrek had missed many important events.
Et: "Indrek, oled lõpuks tagasi," ütles Maarika, kallistades teda tugevasti.
En: "Indrek, you're finally back," said Maarika, hugging him tightly.
Et: "On tore, et saad koos meiega jõule tähistada."
En: "It's great that you can celebrate Christmas with us."
Et: Indrek naeratas tänulikult, ent tundis oma noorema venna külma pilku.
En: Indrek smiled gratefully but felt his younger brother's cold glance.
Et: Oli aeg, et kõik kolm jagaksid hetke ausalt ja avatult.
En: It was time for all three of them to share a moment honestly and openly.
Et: Õhtul, kui nad jõuluturult sügavamale kitsamatesse tänavatesse jalutasid, hakkas Toomas lõpuks rääkima.
En: In the evening, as they walked deeper into the narrower streets away from the Christmas market, Toomas finally started to speak.
Et: "Sa lähed alati ära, Indrek.
En: "You always leave, Indrek.
Et: Millal sa aru saad, et me vajame sind siin?"
En: When will you understand that we need you here?"
Et: pöördus Toomas teravalt vanema venna poole.
En: Toomas turned sharply toward his older brother.
Et: Indrek peatus ja hingas sügavalt sisse.
En: Indrek stopped and took a deep breath.
Et: "Ma tean, et olen eksinud, Toomas," tunnistas ta vaikselt.
En: "I know I've been wrong, Toomas," he admitted quietly.
Et: "Aga olen siin nüüd ja tahan seda muuta.
En: "But I'm here now and want to change that.
Et: Sa oled mulle oluline."
En: You are important to me."
Et: Maarika vaatas murelikult vendade vahel toimuvat vahetust, aimates, kui palju see mõlemale tähendas.
En: Maarika watched the exchange between the brothers anxiously, sensing how much it meant to both of them.
Et: Indrek sirutas käe ja puudutas Toomase õlga.
En: Indrek reached out and touched Toomas's shoulder.
Et: "Andestame üksteisele ja liigume edasi?"
En: "Shall we forgive each other and move forward?"
Et: Toomas kõhkles vaid hetke, enne kui noogutas.
En: Toomas hesitated for just a moment before nodding.
Et: "Olgu.
En: "Alright.
Et: Aga ära unusta meid jälle."
En: But don't forget us again."
Et: Õhtu lõppedes naersid nad taas, meenutades vanu lugusid ja tehes uusi plaane.
En: By the end of the evening, they were laughing again, reminiscing about old stories and making new plans.
Et: Maarika hääl oli rõõmus.
En: Maarika's voice was joyful.
Et: "Teeme sellest jõulutraditsiooni.
En: "Let's make this a Christmas tradition.
Et: Oleme siin igal aastal koos."
En: We'll be here together every year."
Et: Indreku südames oli soojust ja rahu.
En: Indrek's heart was warm and at peace.
Et: Ta mõistis nüüd, et töö ei asenda perekonda.
En: He now understood that work cannot replace family.
Et: "See kõlab ideaalselt," vastas ta ja tõotas endale, et leiab edaspidi alati aega, et olla kohal nende jaoks, keda armastab.
En: "That sounds perfect," he replied, and promised himself that he would always find time in the future to be present for those he loves.
Et: Jõuluturu tuled särasid säravamalt kui kunagi varem ja igal lumises sammus tundis Indrek, et on jälle truu poeg ja vend.
En: The Christmas market lights shone brighter than ever, and with every snowy step, Indrek felt that he was once again a loyal son and brother.
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