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  • Love Blossoms Under Rainy Skies at Kebun Raya Bogor

    Love Blossoms Under Rainy Skies at Kebun Raya Bogor
    Feb 14 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Love Blossoms Under Rainy Skies at Kebun Raya Bogor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-14-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Di tengah rintik hujan yang lembut, Rina dan Budi berjalan pelan-pelan di Kebun Raya Bogor.En: In the midst of the soft rain, Rina and Budi walked slowly in the Kebun Raya Bogor.Id: Udara pagi itu sejuk, dan aroma tanah basah memenuhi hidung mereka.En: The morning air was cool, and the aroma of wet earth filled their noses.Id: Dedauan yang rimbun di sekitar memberikan kedamaian, tapi hati Rina tidak tenang.En: The lush foliage around them provided peace, but Rina's heart was uneasy.Id: Hari itu bertepatan dengan Hari Valentine, waktu yang tepat bagi banyak orang untuk berbicara tentang cinta.En: That day coincided with Valentine's Day, a perfect time for many to talk about love.Id: Rina menatap pepohonan besar yang berjajar di sekeliling mereka.En: Rina gazed at the large trees lined up around them.Id: "Budi," katanya akhirnya memecah keheningan, "aku dapat tawaran kerja di luar negeri.En: "Budi," she finally said, breaking the silence, "I got a job offer abroad.Id: Ini kesempatan yang bagus untuk karierku.En: It's a great opportunity for my career."Id: "Budi tertegun mendengar kata-kata Rina.En: Budi was taken aback by Rina's words.Id: Dia sudah lama menyukai Rina, namun tidak pernah berani mengatakan perasaannya.En: He had liked Rina for a long time but never dared to express his feelings.Id: "Kapan kamu pergi?En: "When are you leaving?"Id: " tanyanya dengan suara pelan.En: he asked softly.Id: "Bulan depan," jawab Rina sambil menghela napas.En: "Next month," Rina replied with a sigh.Id: "Aku bingung, Budi.En: "I'm confused, Budi.Id: Aku ingin mengejar karier, tapi di sisi lain, aku tidak ingin meninggalkan semuanya di sini.En: I want to pursue my career, but on the other hand, I don't want to leave everything here."Id: "Mereka terus berjalan, sementara pikiran Budi kalut.En: They continued walking, while Budi's mind was in turmoil.Id: Di kepalanya, ada pertanyaan besar yang harus dia jawab: Haruskah dia menyatakan perasaannya sekarang, sebelum Rina pergi dan kesempatan itu hilang?En: In his head, there was a big question he had to answer: Should he confess his feelings now, before Rina leaves and the opportunity is gone?Id: Akhirnya, mereka menemukan sudut yang tenang di bawah kanopi pohon besar.En: Finally, they found a quiet corner under the canopy of a large tree.Id: Hujan mulai turun lebih deras, menciptakan melodi lembut yang menenangkan.En: The rain started to fall heavier, creating a soothing soft melody.Id: "Rina," Budi mulai berkata, merasakannya denyut hatinya bertambah cepat.En: "Rina," Budi began to say, feeling his heartbeat quicken.Id: "Ada sesuatu yang ingin aku katakan.En: "There's something I want to tell you."Id: "Rina menoleh, wajahnya penuh perhatian.En: Rina turned, her face full of attention.Id: "Apa itu, Budi?En: "What is it, Budi?"Id: ""Bertahun-tahun aku menyimpan perasaan ini.En: "For years I've kept these feelings.Id: Aku menyukaimu, Rina.En: I like you, Rina.Id: Lebih dari sekadar teman.En: More than just a friend.Id: Aku takut jika kamu pergi, aku tidak akan mendapat kesempatan untuk memberitahumu.En: I'm afraid if you leave, I won't get the chance to tell you."Id: "Rina terdiam, matanya berkaca-kaca.En: Rina fell silent, her eyes glistening.Id: Pengakuan Budi membuat hatinya bergetar.En: Budi's confession made her heart tremble.Id: Dia menyadari bahwa selama ini, dia takut untuk pergi bukan hanya karena meninggalkan kampung halamannya, tetapi juga karena meninggalkan Budi.En: She realized that all this time, she was afraid to leave not just because of leaving her hometown, but also because of leaving Budi.Id: "Budi," kata Rina lembut, "terima kasih sudah jujur.En: "Budi," Rina said softly, "thank you for being honest.Id: Aku juga merasa perlu mempertimbangkan kembali semuanya.En: I also feel I need to reconsider everything.Id: Aku tidak yakin akan pergi sekarang.En: I'm not sure I'll go now.Id: Aku ingin tahu lebih banyak tentang kita.En: I want to know more about us."Id: "Budi tersenyum lega, meski hujan membasahi wajahnya.En: Budi smiled with relief, even though the rain soaked his face.Id: Dia merasa bahagia telah mengatakan yang sebenarnya.En: He felt happy for having spoken the truth.Id: "Terima kasih, Rina.En: "Thank you, Rina.Id: Kita bisa merencanakan segalanya bersama-sama.En: We can plan everything together."Id: "Di tengah hujan yang terus turun, Rina dan Budi tetap berdiri di sana, merangkul keputusan yang baru mereka buat.En: In the midst of the ongoing rain, Rina and Budi stood there, embracing the decision they had just made.Id: Mereka sadar, dalam hidup yang penuh keraguan dan peluang, terkadang hati membutuhkan suara yang lebih kuat dari keraguan.En: They realized that in a life full of doubts and opportunities, sometimes the heart needs a ...
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  • Rain-Kissed Proposals: A Love Blooming in Taman Bunga

    Rain-Kissed Proposals: A Love Blooming in Taman Bunga
    Feb 14 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Rain-Kissed Proposals: A Love Blooming in Taman Bunga Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-14-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Di tengah keindahan warna-warni Taman Bunga Nusantara, terdapat Putra, seorang pria muda yang penuh harap dan cemas.En: In the midst of the colorful beauty of Taman Bunga Nusantara, there was Putra, a young man full of hope and anxiety.Id: Hari itu adalah Hari Valentine, dan Putra merasa ini adalah momen yang tepat untuk melamar Ayu, gadis yang sangat dicintainya.En: That day was Valentine's Day, and Putra felt it was the perfect moment to propose to Ayu, the girl he loved deeply.Id: Taman ini terkenal dengan bunga dan tanaman yang eksotik, namun kali ini langit kelabu dan cuaca tidak menentu membuat segalanya tak bisa diprediksi.En: The garden is famous for its exotic flowers and plants, but this time the gray sky and unpredictable weather made everything uncertain.Id: Hujan turun kapan saja tanpa peringatan.En: Rain would fall at any moment without warning.Id: Ayu, di sisi lain, menikmati setiap detik perjalanan mereka di taman ini.En: Ayu, on the other hand, was enjoying every second of their journey in the park.Id: Dia terpesona dengan keindahan alam di sekitarnya.En: She was captivated by the surrounding natural beauty.Id: Tanpa mengetahui rencana Putra, Ayu terus mengagumi setiap bunga yang mekar, sesekali mengambil gambar untuk diunggah ke media sosial.En: Unaware of Putra's plan, Ayu continued admiring each blooming flower, occasionally taking photos to upload to social media.Id: Putra menyembunyikan cincin pertunangannya dengan hati-hati di dalam sakunya.En: Putra carefully hid the engagement ring in his pocket.Id: Dia menunggu saat yang tepat.En: He waited for the right moment.Id: Namun, kerumunan orang yang memenuhi taman membuatnya sulit menemukan momen tenang.En: However, the crowd filling the garden made it difficult for him to find a quiet moment.Id: Cuaca juga bermain tidak menentu, hujan tiba-tiba turun dan membuat semua berlarian mencari tempat berteduh.En: The weather also played unpredictably, with rain suddenly pouring down, causing everyone to rush for shelter.Id: Namun, Putra tidak kehilangan semangat.En: Nevertheless, Putra did not lose his spirit.Id: "Aku harus menunggu hujan berhenti," pikirnya sambil melihat sekeliling mencari tempat yang lebih sepi.En: "I must wait for the rain to stop," he thought as he looked around for a quieter place.Id: Ketika hujan reda, mereka berjalan menuju sebuah gazebo.En: When the rain stopped, they walked toward a gazebo.Id: Gazebo itu sedikit jauh dari keramaian.En: The gazebo was a bit away from the crowd.Id: Di situlah Putra merasa ini kesempatan yang baik.En: That was when Putra felt this was a good opportunity.Id: Tapi hujan lagi-lagi mengguyur dengan deras ketika mereka masuk ke dalam gazebo.En: But once again, the rain poured heavily just as they entered the gazebo.Id: Dengan jantung berdegup kencang, Putra menarik napas panjang.En: With his heart pounding, Putra took a deep breath.Id: Diiringi suara rintik hujan yang menari di atas atap gazebo, Putra menatap Ayu dengan penuh keyakinan.En: Accompanied by the sound of raindrops dancing on the gazebo roof, Putra looked at Ayu with full confidence.Id: "Ayu, aku ingin bertanya sesuatu," katanya, suaranya bergetar karena gugup.En: "Ayu, I want to ask you something," he said, his voice trembling with nervousness.Id: Ayu menatap penuh keingintahuan, sedikit terkejut dengan keseriusan Putra.En: Ayu looked on with curiosity, slightly surprised by Putra's seriousness.Id: Putra merogoh saku dan mengeluarkan cincin, lalu berlutut di hadapannya.En: Putra reached into his pocket and pulled out the ring, then knelt before her.Id: "Ayu, maukah kau menjadi pendamping hidupku?En: "Ayu, would you be my life companion?"Id: " Suara Putra meski lirih, penuh dengan ketulusan.En: Putra's voice, though faint, was full of sincerity.Id: Hati Ayu meleleh, air mata bahagia mulai mengalir meski bercampur dengan air hujan yang membasahi wajahnya.En: Ayu's heart melted, tears of happiness began to flow even though mingled with the rainwater wetting her face.Id: Tanpa ragu, dia mengangguk, "Ya, aku mau!En: Without hesitation, she nodded, "Yes, I will!"Id: " jawabnya dengan senyum lebar.En: she replied with a broad smile.Id: Putra berdiri, memasangkan cincin di jari manis Ayu.En: Putra stood up, placing the ring on Ayu's ring finger.Id: Mereka berpelukan erat di tengah hujan, merasakan cinta yang menghangatkan meski hujan semakin deras.En: They embraced tightly in the rain, feeling the love that warmed even as the rain grew heavier.Id: Di tengah hujan itu, Putra menyadari bahwa segala ketidakpastian dan ketidaksempurnaan justru membuat momen itu lebih berarti.En: In the midst of the rain, Putra realized that all the uncertainty and imperfections actually made the moment more meaningful.Id: Dia merasa lebih ...
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    18 mins
  • Surprise Party Turnaround: A Night of Unplanned Joy

    Surprise Party Turnaround: A Night of Unplanned Joy
    Feb 13 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Surprise Party Turnaround: A Night of Unplanned Joy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-13-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Di bawah langit yang gelap dan hujan deras musim ini, di sebuah bunker bawah tanah tua yang kusam, terletak sekelompok sahabat yang tengah menyusun rencana rahasia.En: Under the dark sky and heavy seasonal rain, in an old, dingy underground bunker, a group of friends was huddled together, concocting a secret plan.Id: Bunker itu terasa lembap dan dipenuhi aroma tanah basah.En: The bunker felt damp and was filled with the scent of wet earth.Id: Lampu fairy yang berdenyut menerangi sekeliling, memberikan kesan hangat meskipun suasana tampak seram.En: Twinkling fairy lights illuminated the surroundings, giving a warm feel despite the eerie atmosphere.Id: Adi, sang penggagas, sibuk memeriksa persiapan untuk pesta yang ingin ia rahasiakan dari semua orang, terutama Rina.En: Adi, the mastermind, was busy checking preparations for the party he wanted to keep hidden from everyone, especially Rina.Id: Dia berharap pesta ini akan menjadi kejutan manis yang tak terlupakan.En: He hoped this party would be a sweet, unforgettable surprise.Id: Dengan tangan penuh jadwal dan sketsa dekorasi, Adi tampak bersemangat, meski khawatir.En: With hands full of schedules and decoration sketches, Adi appeared enthusiastic, albeit a little worried.Id: Rina, yang praktis, tidak menyadari niat tersembunyi Adi.En: Rina, who was practical, was unaware of Adi's hidden intentions.Id: Dia berpikir Adi hanya sedang melakukan eksperimen iseng lainnya untuk menghibur di akhir pekan.En: She thought Adi was simply doing another of his weekend pastimes.Id: Sedangkan Budi, si pelawak, baru saja diberitahu Adi tentang rencana gila ini.En: Meanwhile, Budi, the comedian, had just been let in on this crazy plan by Adi.Id: Tugasnya menjaga semangat tetap tinggi dan menyediakan hiburan.En: His job was to keep the spirits high and provide entertainment.Id: "Waduh, kita butuh lebih banyak balon, Adi!" seru Budi sambil tertawa.En: "We need more balloons, Adi!" exclaimed Budi with a laugh.Id: "Atau mungkin kita ganti dengan ember buat air hujan kalau hujan tetap deras."En: "Or maybe we should switch to buckets for rainwater if the heavy rain keeps up."Id: Adi tertawa, meskipun dalam hati agak cemas.En: Adi laughed, though inside he felt slightly anxious.Id: Tantangan terbesar adalah menjaga semuanya rahasia, sambil memastikan persiapan berjalan lancar dengan bahan terbatas yang mereka miliki dalam bunker.En: The biggest challenge was keeping everything a secret while ensuring preparations went smoothly with the limited materials they had in the bunker.Id: Adi memutuskan untuk meminta Budi membantu menggantung dekorasi sementara dia memikirkan cara mengalihkan perhatian Rina agar tidak curiga.En: Adi decided to ask Budi to help hang decorations while he thought of ways to divert Rina's attention so she wouldn't get suspicious.Id: Namun semua berubah ketika Rina, tanpa sengaja, menemukan tirai molor yang menutupi sebagian dekorasi bunga kertas merah muda dan pernak-pernik berbentuk hati yang terlalu mencolok.En: But everything changed when Rina, unintentionally, stumbled upon a drooping curtain that revealed some part of the pink paper flower decorations and obviously-shaped heart trinkets.Id: "Adi! Apa ini?" tanya Rina terkejut, matanya melebar melihat kekacauan indah di depannya.En: "Adi! What's this?" asked Rina, surprised, her eyes widening at the beautiful chaos in front of her.Id: "Ah, itu..." Adi tergagap, mencoba merangkai kata yang masuk akal.En: "Ah, that's..." Adi stammered, trying to find words that made sense.Id: Namun sebelum ia bisa menjelaskan, hujan deras mulai membanjiri bunker melalui lubang air yang tidak tertutup rapat.En: But before he could explain, heavy rain started flooding the bunker through an improperly sealed drainage hole.Id: Tanpa aba-aba, air mulai merembes ke dalam bunker, menciptakan genangan kecil yang makin lama makin besar.En: Without warning, water began seeping into the bunker, creating a small pool that kept growing larger.Id: Terkejut dengan kenyataan itu, mereka semua akhirnya tertawa.En: Shocked by this turn of events, they all ended up laughing.Id: Pesta rahasia berubah menjadi ajang bermain air.En: The secret party turned into an impromptu water play event.Id: "Mari kita membuat kenangan!" seru Budi, melompat ke dalam genangan air.En: "Let’s make memories!" shouted Budi, jumping into the puddle.Id: Di tengah segala persiapan yang kacau dan air yang mengalir, Adi menyadari satu hal penting.En: Amid all the chaotic preparations and flowing water, Adi realized one important thing.Id: Menyaksikan Rina tertawa dan ikut bermain air, ia menyadari bahwa kebahagiaan yang tulus dan kebersamaan lebih berarti daripada rencana besar yang mengesankan.En: Watching Rina laugh and join in the water play, he ...
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