Bread and Coffee

Taken at Lana (Now Closed)

 

"Good day, sir! Would you like some bread and coffee? The best combination on your walk home, c'mon, rest for awhile." She smiled brightly. As bright as the sun, he thought. Yet, her eyes glistened with unspoken sorrow, he noticed.

 

"Sure, young lady." he said, gracing her with his old and wise smile. She prepared his drink, along with a hearty bun. He will admit that it did smell tempting, the combination of freshly baked bread and the scent of roasted coffee beans.

 

Her companion barked happily, running around his leg only to rest next to him and watching him, tongue hanging out all excited for an early morning visitor.

 

He drank his coffee in silence, enjoyed the bread too and dipped the last piece into the warm liquid. She watched him curiously and happily, not striking conversation and yet there was a comfort in the silence they shared as she tended to the little bakery.

 

Once he was finished, he asked her how much he owed. "Just another visit tomorrow morning, sir." she smiled.

 

He nodded, that was fair enough wasn't it? It was time to continue his long journey. He gave her another smile before carrying on his long walk.

 

Her smile faded slightly as she watched him continue on, a sad look in her eyes for unknown reason, "He looked like he has seen better days, huh?" she said towards her furry friend who had climbed on next to her and gave her a loving lick on her cheek.

Done