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Library Whispers: A Tale of Dreams, Courage, and Connection
Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Library Whispers: A Tale of Dreams, Courage, and Connection
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Story Transcript:
Et: Tallinna avalik raamatukogu oli sügava õhtu sünges vaikusesse mähitud.
En: The Tallinna public library was wrapped in the deep evening's eerie silence.
Et: Väljaspool aknaid langesid kuldsed sügislehed, meenutades lühenevat päeva ning peatselt saabuvat talve.
En: Outside the windows, golden autumn leaves were falling, reminding one of the shortening day and the soon-to-arrive winter.
Et: Vaatamata hilisele kellaajale oli sees veel valgust ja soojust.
En: Despite the late hour, there was still light and warmth inside.
Et: Üksikutes laudades istusid veel mõned innukamad õpilased.
En: At a few scattered tables, a few more eager students were sitting.
Et: Nende seas oli Kaisa, noor naine, kelle suured unistused hõljusid üle suurte paberilehtede ja raamatute kuhja.
En: Among them was Kaisa, a young woman whose big dreams hovered over a heap of large sheets of paper and books.
Et: Kaisa õppis hoolikalt, kandes rõhutatult läbi iga lause, iga sõna.
En: Kaisa was studying diligently, carefully going through each sentence, each word.
Et: Ta soovis saavutada head hinded lõpueksamitel, et kindlustada endale stipendium.
En: She wanted to achieve good grades on the final exams to secure a scholarship for herself.
Et: Kuid tema unustamatu pühendumus tähendas, et ta pidi ohverdama palju oma isiklikku aega.
En: However, her unforgettable dedication meant she had to sacrifice much of her personal time.
Et: Tema klassivend Toomas istus paar lauda eemal ja pilgutas aeg-ajalt tema poole.
En: Her classmate Toomas sat a few tables away and occasionally glanced in her direction.
Et: Toomas oli kaua aega Kaisa vastu tundeid hoidnud, kuid kunagi ei leidnud julgust öelda seda.
En: Toomas had had feelings for Kaisa for a long time, but he never found the courage to say it.
Et: Kaisa tööle keskendumine hoidis teda tagasi.
En: Kaisa's focus on her work held him back.
Et: Ta kartis, et tema jutt võib tüdruku tähelepanu hajutada.
En: He feared that his words might distract the girl.
Et: Aga sel õhtul oli Toomas teinud otsuse jääda Kaisa kõrvale ja pakkuda abi.
En: But that evening, Toomas made the decision to stay by Kaisa's side and offer help.
Et: "Kaisa, kas sa vajad abi mõne küsimusega?
En: "Kaisa, do you need help with any questions?"
Et: " küsis Toomas, nihutades oma tooli lähemale.
En: asked Toomas, moving his chair closer.
Et: Kaisa tõstis pea, olles hetkeks mõttest eemale tõmmatud.
En: Kaisa raised her head, momentarily pulled away from her thoughts.
Et: "Noh, tegelikult võiks väike selgitus abi olla," vastas Kaisa naeratades.
En: "Well, actually a little explanation could be helpful," replied Kaisa with a smile.
Et: Nad hakkasid koos ülesandeid lahendama, vahetasid mõtteid ja arutelusid, ning aeg lendas märkamatult.
En: They started solving tasks together, exchanging thoughts and discussions, and time flew by unnoticed.
Et: Raamatukogu töötaja teatas, et sulgemisaeg läheneb.
En: A library worker announced that closing time was approaching.
Et: Toomas teadis, et kui ta tahab midagi öelda, on aeg käes.
En: Toomas knew that if he wanted to say something, the time was now.
Et: Süda põksudes kogus ta julgust.
En: Heart pounding, he gathered courage.
Et: "Kaisa, ma.
En: "Kaisa, I...
Et: ma olen tahtnud sulle midagi öelda," al
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