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  • Love Blossoms Amid Office Balloons and Sweet Treats

    Love Blossoms Amid Office Balloons and Sweet Treats
    Feb 15 2026
    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, ...
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  • Petra's Daring Bloom: A Love Story Amidst Split's Flora

    Petra's Daring Bloom: A Love Story Amidst Split's Flora
    Feb 14 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Petra's Daring Bloom: A Love Story Amidst Split's Flora Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-14-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Petra je stajala na rubu vreve splitskog tržnog centra, gledajući u more šarenih cvjetova.En: Petra stood on the edge of the hustle and bustle of a Split shopping center, looking at the sea of colorful flowers.Hr: Cvjetna farma bila je puna ljudi, a zrak je bio ispunjen mirisom svježeg cvijeća.En: The flower farm was full of people, and the air was filled with the scent of fresh flowers.Hr: Dan zaljubljenih bio je iza ugla, a Petra je imala važan zadatak.En: Valentine's Day was just around the corner, and Petra had an important task.Hr: Htjela je pronaći savršeno cvijeće za Marka, svog prijatelja iz djetinjstva.En: She wanted to find the perfect flowers for Marko, her childhood friend.Hr: U tom zimski svježem zraku, Petra je razmišlja o ljubavi.En: In that crisp winter air, Petra was reflecting on love.Hr: Marko. Njezin najbolji prijatelj.En: Marko. Her best friend.Hr: Uvijek s njom, od trenutka kada su prvi put zajedno trčali po Masleničkoj ulici.En: Always with her, from the moment they first ran together down Maslenička Street.Hr: Ali sada, srcem punim osjećaja koje još nije uspjela priznati, Petra je znala da je vrijeme da mu kaže što osjeća.En: But now, with a heart full of feelings she had not yet managed to admit, Petra knew it was time to tell him how she felt.Hr: U gomili cvijeća, oči su joj se zadržale na crvenim ružama.En: Amidst the sea of flowers, her eyes lingered on red roses.Hr: Klasične su, ali... Petra se zapitala jesu li stvarno pravi izbor.En: Classic, but... Petra wondered if they were truly the right choice.Hr: "Hoće li ruže reći Marku sve ono što osjećam?" pitala se tiho.En: "Will roses say to Marko everything I feel?" she quietly asked herself.Hr: Onda joj pogled padne na šareni buket divljeg cvijeća.En: Then her gaze fell on a colorful bouquet of wildflowers.Hr: Bila je privučena jedinstvenošću.En: She was drawn to their uniqueness.Hr: Divlji zumbuli i jorgovan.En: Wild hyacinths and lilacs.Hr: Tu je bio i lavanda, s mirisom koji smiruje.En: There was also lavender, with a calming scent.Hr: Da, mislila je, njihova ljepota nosi poruku njezine nježnosti i snage njezinih osjećaja.En: Yes, she thought, their beauty carries a message of her tenderness and the strength of her feelings.Hr: Nakon što je pažljivo odabrala cvijeće, Petra je napisala malu poruku.En: After carefully selecting the flowers, Petra wrote a small note.Hr: Svatko tko bi znao za nju, znao bi da piše iskreno.En: Anyone who knew her would know she writes sincerely.Hr: "Marko, ti si moj najbolji prijatelj," pisalo je.En: "Marko, you are my best friend," it said.Hr: "Ali ja želim da budemo više od toga.En: "But I want us to be more than that.Hr: Ovo cvijeće je za tebe, kao i moje srce."En: These flowers are for you, as well as my heart."Hr: Dahći od nervoze, Petra je krenula pronaći Marka.En: Breathing nervously, Petra set out to find Marko.Hr: Našla ga je kraj kioska s voćem, gdje je razgovarao s Anom, njihovom zajedničkom prijateljicom.En: She found him by the fruit kiosk, where he was talking with Ana, their mutual friend.Hr: Ana je iznenađeno pogledala u buket u Petriinim rukama, a njezin osmijeh se smrznuo.En: Ana looked surprised at the bouquet in Petra's hands, and her smile froze.Hr: Prije nego što je Petra stigla posumnjati što Ana osjeća, Markove oči srele su se s njezinima.En: Before Petra could suspect what Ana was feeling, Marko's eyes met hers.Hr: "Za mene?" upitao je Marko, pomalo zbunjeno, ali s osmijehom koji je obećavao razumijevanje.En: "For me?" asked Marko, somewhat confused but with a smile that promised understanding.Hr: Tada je, kao iznenađenje Petri, Marko iz svoje jakne izvadio mali buket tratinčica.En: Then, to Petra's surprise, Marko pulled a small bouquet of daisies out of his jacket.Hr: "Htio sam ti dati ovo," priznao je.En: "I wanted to give you this," he admitted.Hr: "Ali nisam znao kako."En: "But I didn't know how."Hr: Petra se nasmijala, osjećajući toplinu kako se širi kroz njezino tijelo.En: Petra laughed, feeling warmth spread through her body.Hr: Trenutak je bio savršen.En: The moment was perfect.Hr: Marko je prihvatio cvijeće, a s tim i Petrine osjećaje.En: Marko accepted the flowers and with them Petra's feelings.Hr: A Petra je shvatila da ponekad rizik donosi nepredviđenu sreću.En: And Petra realized that sometimes risk brings unforeseen happiness.Hr: Nakon toga, njihovo prijateljstvo preraste u nešto prekrasno.En: After that, their friendship blossomed into something wonderful.Hr: Petra je naučila biti hrabrija, izražavati svoje osjećaje, a zimski dan u Splitu postao joj je dragocjen.En: Petra learned to be braver, to express her feelings, and a winter day in Split became precious to her.Hr: U ...
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  • A Valentine’s Bouquet: Love Blossoms Amidst Frost

    A Valentine’s Bouquet: Love Blossoms Amidst Frost
    Feb 14 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Valentine’s Bouquet: Love Blossoms Amidst Frost Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-14-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Petra je hodala kroz farmu cvijeća u Međimurju.En: Petra walked through the flower farm in Međimurje.Hr: Bila je tiho i mirno.En: It was quiet and peaceful.Hr: Okruživali su je redovi voćaka, uspavano cvijeće prekriveno mrazom, a u daljini su se, pod plaštem snijega, uzdizala brda.En: She was surrounded by rows of fruit trees, sleepy flowers covered with frost, and in the distance, hills rose under a blanket of snow.Hr: Bio je Dan zaljubljenih.En: It was Valentine's Day.Hr: Petra je voljela svoj posao, ali danas su joj misli bile druge, usredotočene na Davora, simpatičnog kolegu.En: Petra loved her job, but today her thoughts were elsewhere, focused on Davor, a charming colleague.Hr: Dok je prolazila kroz polje, ugledala je nešto neobično.En: As she walked through the field, she noticed something unusual.Hr: Na zemlji je ležao buket cvijeća, savršeno složen.En: On the ground lay a bouquet of flowers, perfectly arranged.Hr: Činilo se da nije slučajno tu.En: It did not seem to be there by accident.Hr: Srce joj je počelo brže kucati.En: Her heart began to beat faster.Hr: Tko je ostavio cvijeće?En: Who left the flowers?Hr: Možda je povezan s njezinim planovima za Valentinovo?En: Could it be related to her plans for Valentine's Day?Hr: Petra je odlučila istražiti.En: Petra decided to investigate.Hr: Počela je diskretno ispitivati kolege, uključujući Anu.En: She began discreetly questioning her colleagues, including Ana.Hr: Ana je bila nasmijana i tajnovita.En: Ana was smiling and mysterious.Hr: Na kraju, nije mogla više skrivati istinu.En: In the end, she couldn't hide the truth any longer.Hr: "Čula sam da je Davor ostavio taj buket", šapnula je Ana Petri.En: "I heard that Davor left that bouquet," Ana whispered to Petra.Hr: "Za nekoga koga tajno voli.En: "For someone he secretly loves."Hr: "Petra se osjećala neugodno, a u isto vrijeme bila je uzbuđena.En: Petra felt uneasy, yet at the same time, she was excited.Hr: Da li je moguće da je taj netko ona?En: Could it be possible that she was that someone?Hr: Naposljetku, odlučila je suočiti se s Davorom.En: In the end, she decided to confront Davor.Hr: Na kraju radnog dana, Petra je našla Davora kako pakuje alate.En: At the end of the workday, Petra found Davor packing tools.Hr: Okupila je hrabrost.En: She gathered her courage.Hr: "Vidjela sam buket u polju", počela je, nježno.En: "I saw the bouquet in the field," she began, gently.Hr: Davor je problijedio, nesiguran što reći.En: Davor turned pale, unsure of what to say.Hr: Nakon trenutka tišine, priznao je.En: After a moment of silence, he admitted it.Hr: "Buket je za tebe, Petra.En: "The bouquet is for you, Petra.Hr: Nisam znao kako ti reći.En: I didn't know how to tell you."Hr: "Petra se nasmijala, osjećajući kako joj je pao kamen sa srca.En: Petra smiled, feeling a weight lifted from her heart.Hr: "I ja tebe volim, Davore", rekla je.En: "I love you too, Davore," she said.Hr: "Drago mi je što si se odlučio pokazati svoje osjećaje.En: "I’m glad you decided to show your feelings."Hr: "U tom trenutku Petra je shvatila koliko je važno riskirati zbog onoga što želimo.En: In that moment, Petra realized how important it is to take a risk for what we want.Hr: Tim činom su oboje pronašli sreću.En: With this act, they both found happiness.Hr: Farma cvijeća izgledala je ljepše nego ikad prije, čak i usred zime, a Petra je osjećala toplinu u srcu koja je nadmašila hladnoću oko nje.En: The flower farm looked more beautiful than ever before, even in the midst of winter, and Petra felt a warmth in her heart that surpassed the cold around her. Vocabulary Words:quiet: tihopeaceful: mirnosurrounded: okruživalirows: redovifruit trees: voćakasleepy: uspavanofrost: mrazomhills: brdablanket: plaštemdistance: daljiniunusual: neobičnobouquet: buketarranged: složendiscreetly: diskretnoquestioning: ispitivaticolleagues: kolegemysterious: tajnovitatruth: istinusecretly: tajnouneasy: neugodnoconfront: suočitigathered: okupilacourage: hrabrostadmitted: priznaoweight lifted: pao kamenfeelings: osjećajerisk: riskiratihappiness: srećusurpassed: nadmašilacold: hladnoću
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