26. The Contact

The young girl behind the cash register kindly smiles. "Good morning, Uncle. Uncle is here early for your breakfast as usual on Saturdays. But where is your granddaughter? I see uncle has bought only one breakfast this morning.” Professor Johan de Ridder smiles back. He has seen her many times before and noticed her nametag: Jasmine. "Floret, you always smile so beautifully. I dropped Martie at her school before you opened. She had porridge and has a lunch box for lunch because she will be busy the whole day at school. They are practicing for a concert. She has a role in a play and she is going to perform a piano solo in the concert.” "Goodness, she is not only beautiful but talented as well, Uncle.” Johan smiles proudly. "Floret, you keep on calling me ‘uncle’. I am going to call you ‘aunty’ if you persist.” Jasmine blushes and looks to an attractive, sturdy, middle-aged man next to Johan waiting to be served as if she wants him to support her while she explains. "I only want to