Keď slnko pozvoľna klesalo za horizont a letný deň sa blížil ku koncu, Milan stál pred veľkým obchodným centrom v modernej štvrti.

As the sun gradually set behind the horizon and the summer day was coming to an end, Milan stood in front of a large shopping center in a modern district.

Vedľa neho stála jeho desaťročná dcéra Jana.

Next to him stood his ten-year-old daughter Jana.

Mali jasný cieľ - kúpiť všetky potrebné veci na nový školský rok.

They had a clear goal - to buy all the necessary items for the new school year.

“Potrebujeme zoznam,” povedal Milan, vytiahol zo zadnej kapsy nohavíc papier a začal čítať.

“We need a list,” said Milan, pulling a piece of paper from the back pocket of his pants and beginning to read.

“Zošity, peračník, ceruzky, pastelky, pravítko...”

“Notebooks, pencil case, pencils, crayons, a ruler...”

Vošli do obchodu, kde ich uvítal živý ruch.

They entered the store, where lively commotion greeted them.

V každom rohu sa rodičia a deti napĺňali regále a košíky školskými pomôckami.

In every corner, parents and children were filling shelves and baskets with school supplies.

Milan sa rozhlížal, hľadajúc najlepšie ponuky.

Milan looked around, searching for the best deals.

Vedel, že musí byť opatrný s peniazmi.

He knew he had to be careful with money.

Bol sám, zodpovedný za Janu, a musel dohliadať na výdavky.

He was alone, responsible for Jana, and had to keep an eye on spending.

Pri jednom z pultov stála Zuzana, mladá predavačka.

At one of the counters stood Zuzana, a young saleswoman.

Sledovala, ako Milan a Jana hľadajú zošity.

She watched as Milan and Jana looked for notebooks.

Bolo vidieť, že Milan skúma každú cenu a váha, ktorý výrobok vybrať.

It was clear that Milan was scrutinizing every price and hesitating over which product to choose.

“Potrebujete pomoc?” spýtala sa Zuzana a priblížila sa.

“Do you need help?” Zuzana asked, approaching them.

Milan sa pozrel na preplnený košík v rukách iného zákazníka a potom späť na Zuzanu.

Milan glanced at the crowded shopping cart in another customer's hands and then back at Zuzana.

“Áno,” odpovedal váhavo.

“Yes,” he answered hesitantly.

“Máte niečo kvalitné, ale za rozumnú cenu?”

“Do you have something of good quality but reasonably priced?”

Zuzana mu ukázala rôzne možnosti, ale Milan si stále nebol istý.

Zuzana showed him various options, but Milan was still uncertain.

“Je to ťažké,” priznal.

“It’s tough,” he admitted.

“Chcem pre Janu len to najlepšie, ale nemôžem si dovoliť míňať veľa.”

“I want only the best for Jana, but I can’t afford to spend a lot.”

Zuzana cítila tlak na splnenie svojich denných cieľov.

Zuzana felt the pressure to meet her daily targets.

Vedela však, že nie je správne využiť situáciu.

However, she knew it wasn’t right to exploit the situation.

Rozmýšľala, či by mu mohla ponúknuť nejaké zľavy, aj keď to mohlo znamenať menej provízií pre ňu.

She wondered if she could offer him some discounts, even though it might mean fewer commissions for her.

“Niekedy ponúkame špeciálne zľavy,” povedala potichu.

“Sometimes we offer special discounts,” she said quietly.

“Môžem vám pomôcť nájsť niečo, čo je dobré a v rámci vašich možností.”

“I can help you find something good within your budget.”

Milan sa na ňu pozrel s úľavou.

Milan looked at her with relief.

Začala mu ukazovať veci, ktoré boli v akcii, a dlhšie spolu prechádzali regálmi.

She began showing him items on sale, and they spent more time together walking down the aisles.

“Ďakujem vám,” povedal Milan, keď nakoniec všetko mali.

“Thank you,” said Milan when they finally had everything they needed.

“Pomohli ste mi viac, než viete.”

“You helped me more than you know.”

Zuzana sa usmiala a cítila, že urobila správnu vec.

Zuzana smiled and felt she had done the right thing.

Keď Milan odchádzal k pokladni, vedúci obchodu sa priblížil.

As Milan walked towards the checkout, the store manager approached.

“Vidím, že si pomohla zákazníkovi nájsť presne to, čo potreboval,” povedal s uznaním.

“I see you helped a customer find exactly what he needed,” he said appreciatively.

“Mám pre teba dobré správy.

“I have good news for you.

Dostaneš povýšenie.”

You’re getting a promotion.”

Milan a Zuzana, každý s vlastnými problémami, našli riešenie vďaka vzájomnej pomoci a pochopeniu.

Milan and Zuzana, each with their own problems, found solutions through mutual assistance and understanding.

Milan pochopil, že niekedy je dobré prijať pomoc a Zuzana získala sebaistotu v tom, žeby sa mala držať správnych hodnôt aj v práci.

Milan realized that sometimes it’s good to accept help, and Zuzana gained confidence in holding onto the right values at work.

Keď spolu v závere hodili posledný úsmev, vedeli, že tento deň im dal viac ako len školské potreby.

As they shared a final smile, they knew that this day gave them more than just school supplies.