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Stars of Healing: A Christmas Reunion in the Vineyard
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Stars of Healing: A Christmas Reunion in the Vineyard
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Story Transcript:
Af: Die son sak stadig agter die berge van die Kaapse Wynlande.
En: The sun slowly sets behind the mountains of the Kaapse Wynlande.
Af: Die lug is gevul met die geur van druiwe en vars somerbries.
En: The air is filled with the scent of grapes and a fresh summer breeze.
Af: Annelise staan by een van die tafels in die wingerd, 'n vleuel van spanning op haar gesig.
En: Annelise stands by one of the tables in the vineyard, a hint of tension on her face.
Af: Sy rangskik die tafeldoeke weer en weer, tot hulle perfek is.
En: She rearranges the tablecloths over and over until they are perfect.
Af: Die Kersfeespartytjie moet sonder enige haakplekke verloop.
En: The Christmas party must proceed without any hiccups.
Af: Jaco fluit 'n vrolike deuntjie terwyl hy by die tafels verbystap.
En: Jaco whistles a cheerful tune as he walks past the tables.
Af: "Suster, jy werk te hard," sê hy met 'n knipoog.
En: "Sister, you're working too hard," he says with a wink.
Af: Annelise glimlag moeg.
En: Annelise smiles wearily.
Af: "Iemand moet, anders val alles uitmekaar," antwoord sy.
En: "Someone has to, otherwise everything will fall apart," she replies.
Af: Pieter, hul pa, staan effens op 'n afstand, huiwerig om nader te kom.
En: Pieter, their father, stands slightly at a distance, hesitant to come closer.
Af: Die jare was nie goed vir hul verhouding nie.
En: The years have not been kind to their relationship.
Af: Hy verlang na versoening, maar die pad daarheen lyk lank.
En: He longs for reconciliation, but the path there seems long.
Af: Toe die gaste begin aankom, vul geselskap en lag die lug.
En: When the guests begin to arrive, conversation and laughter fill the air.
Af: Annelise probeer die vrede handhaaf en haal diep asem elke keer as sy Pieter van die hoek van haar oog gewaar.
En: Annelise tries to maintain the peace and takes deep breaths every time she catches sight of Pieter out of the corner of her eye.
Af: Sy wil hom konfronteer, wil hê dinge moet beter wees, maar die vrees vir nog 'n argument hou haar terug.
En: She wants to confront him, wants things to be better, but the fear of another argument holds her back.
Af: Teen die tyd dat die son heeltemal gesak het, en die sterre die hemel versier, luid die klokkies vir die Kersfees-toost.
En: By the time the sun has completely set, and the stars adorn the sky, the bells ring for the Christmas toast.
Af: Annelise lig haar glas, haar hand bewe effens.
En: Annelise raises her glass, her hand trembling slightly.
Af: Dis nou of nooit.
En: It's now or never.
Af: "Ongelukkig kan ons nie Kersfees in perfekte omstandighede hê nie," begin sy huiwerig.
En: "Unfortunately, we cannot have Christmas under perfect circumstances," she begins hesitantly.
Af: "Maar gelukkig het ons mekaar.
En: "But fortunately, we have each other."
Af: " In die stilte wat volg, tref haar woorde 'n rou senuwee.
En: In the silence that follows, her words strike a raw nerve.
Af: Pieter stap vorentoe, sy oë getref deur skuld en hoop.
En: Pieter steps forward, his eyes filled with guilt and hope.
Af: "Annelise," sê hy sag, "ek is jammer.
En: "Annelise," he says softly, "I'm sorry.
Af: Ek het dinge verbrou.
En: I've messed things up."
Af: " Sy kyk hom styf aan, haar mond styf
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