From Rivalry to Collaboration: Zofia's Unexpected Ally

Fluent Fiction - Polish: From Rivalry to Collaboration: Zofia's Unexpected Ally Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/from-rivalry-to-collaboration-zofias-unexpected-ally Story Transcript:Pl: Zofia siedziała nerwowo w jasnym, otwartym wnętrzu incubatora start-upów.En: Zofia sat nervously in the bright, open interior of the startup incubator.Pl: Była jesień, a za oknami kolorowe liście spadały z drzew.En: It was autumn, and colorful leaves were falling from the trees outside the windows.Pl: Wewnątrz panowała atmosfera rywalizacji, wszędzie młodzi ludzie z komputerami, koncepcjami i nadzieją w oczach.En: Inside, there was an atmosphere of competition, with young people everywhere, armed with computers, concepts, and hope in their eyes.Pl: Dziś Zofia miała przedstawić swój innowacyjny pomysł na nową aplikację.En: Today, Zofia was set to present her innovative idea for a new app.Pl: Była gotowa, ale czuła się nieco przytłoczona.En: She was prepared but felt somewhat overwhelmed.Pl: Jej prezentacja miała być za godzinę.En: Her presentation was scheduled for an hour later.Pl: Spoglądała na Jakuba, siedzącego kilka metrów dalej.En: She glanced at Jakub, sitting a few meters away.Pl: Jakub, jej największy rywal, też czekał na swoją kolej.En: Jakub, her biggest rival, was also waiting for his turn.Pl: Nagle, Zofia poczuła, że coś jest nie tak.En: Suddenly, Zofia felt something was wrong.Pl: Zaczęło ją swędzieć gardło, oczy zaczęły łzawić.En: Her throat started to itch, and her eyes began to water.Pl: Zaraz później trudności z oddychaniem stały się nie do zniesienia.En: Soon after, breathing difficulties became unbearable.Pl: Zdała sobie sprawę, że to alergia.En: She realized it was an allergy.Pl: "O nie!En: "Oh no!Pl: Przecież nic nie jadłam podejrzanego!En: I haven't eaten anything suspicious!"Pl: " – pomyślała w panice.En: she thought in panic.Pl: Musiała zrobić coś szybko.En: She needed to act quickly.Pl: Próbowała się uspokoić, ale jej przerażenie rosło.En: She tried to calm herself, but her panic was growing.Pl: Nie mogła teraz zrezygnować, nie teraz, gdy była tak blisko sukcesu.En: She couldn't back out now, not when she was so close to success.Pl: Wtedy jej wzrok padł na Jakuba.En: Then her eyes fell on Jakub.Pl: Choć byli rywalami, zawsze podziwiała jego profesjonalizm i sile ducha.En: Although they were rivals, she had always admired his professionalism and resilience.Pl: Wahała się, ale wzięła głęboki, choć płytki oddech i podeszła do niego.En: She hesitated but took a deep, albeit shallow, breath and approached him.Pl: "Jakub, potrzebuję pomocy" – powiedziała z trudem.En: "Jakub, I need help," she said with difficulty.Pl: "Mam alergię.En: "I have an allergy...Pl: nie mogę oddychać dobrze.En: I can't breathe well.Pl: Pomożesz mi?En: Can you help me?"Pl: "Jakub spojrzał na nią zaskoczony, ale w jego oczach pojawiła się zrozumienie.En: Jakub looked at her surprised, but understanding appeared in his eyes.Pl: Bez wahania wstał.En: Without hesitation, he stood up.Pl: "Oczywiście, Zofio.En: "Of course, Zofia.Pl: Chodźmy!En: Let's go!"Pl: "Razem poszli do pobliskiej pierwszej pomocy, gdzie Zofia dostała lek i chwilę na odpoczynek.En: Together, they went to the nearby first aid...

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