"Well, it is about time!" Steliana said warmly. "Love is the sweetest music a soul can sing, and it looks beautiful on you. But you cannot just stand here hiding under a tree!"
Steliana let out a joyful, ringing laugh that echoed against the music. Instead of teasing her friend further, her eyes softened with immense warmth. She took Mariana’s hands in hers. "Well, it is about time
"I don't know what has come over me, Steliana," Mariana whispered, a shy but glowing smile spreading across her face. "My heart feels like a bird trying to escape its cage every time a certain someone looks my way. I can't eat, I can't sleep... Cred că m-am îndrăgostit (I think I've fallen in love)!" Instead of teasing her friend further, her eyes
"Alright, out with it!" Steliana teased, nudging her friend's shoulder. "Your feet are in the hora, but your mind is halfway across the valley. What is going on with you today?" "My heart feels like a bird trying to
Mariana blushed a deep crimson, smoothing out her apron nervously. She looked around to make sure no one was eavesdropping before leaning in close.
You can listen to the authentic, upbeat traditional song that inspired this story on major streaming platforms: Stream the full track completely free on Spotify . Listen to the song directly on Pandora .
Steliana pulled Mariana back toward the center of the square. As the orchestra began to play a fast, spirited rhythm, Steliana raised her voice above the music, singing out playfully to encourage her friend and celebrate the joy of new love. Mariana joined in, her shyness melting away into pure, radiant happiness.