Elena Vance
Listen to An Afternoon Over Tea by Elena Vance as a bilingual audiobook with synchronized read-along text in English and Czech.
The afternoon sun warmed the small, cozy living room. Clara arranged two bright cotton cushions on the wooden bench. She spread a clean linen cloth over the low tea table. In the kitchen, the kettle began to whistle softly. A rescued dog named Pip stretched lazily on the warm rug. Clara smiled down at her loyal companion. Today was a very special day for her. Her old friend Julian was coming to visit after five years. They used to spend every weekend together during their school days. Life had taken them to different cities for work and study. Suddenly, a soft knock sounded at the front door. Clara felt a sudden wave of excited nervous energy. She hurried across the room and opened the heavy wooden door. There stood Julian, smiling brightly in the doorway. He wore a light hemp jacket and carried a canvas bag. It is so wonderful to see you again, Clara exclaimed warmly. They wrapped each other in a big, comforting hug. I have missed you so much, Julian replied happily. He hung his jacket on the wooden hook near the door. Pip trotted over and gently nudged Julians hand with his nose. Julian crouched down to pat the happy dog affectionately.