Eric Fong’s relationship with his family hasn’t been great ever since he came out of the closet, but he owns a dim sum restaurant that’s quite successful, and he’s happy at least one aspect of his life is proceeding smoothly. Granted, his life would have been much better if he had a boyfriend because then he wouldn’t feel quite as lonely. However, overall, he’s satisfied with his life.<br><br>Benjamin Wen is the owner of The Crossroads Diner. Eric thinks Benjamin is cute, and something about the owner of the diner is intriguing. Most importantly, Benjamin prepares food that tastes identical to the ones Eric’s late maternal grandmother used to make for him. There are other aspects of the diner, such as the strange customers who gawk at Eric and only stare at their food and drinks instead of enjoying them, that he considers to be fascinating. He visits the diner night after night, hoping to solve the mysteries behind its existence. Along the way, he finds himself falling for Benjamin. But Benjamin is hiding quite a few secrets from him. Things Benjamin seems unwilling to reveal.<br><br>Can Eric and Benjamin’s relationship survive in spite of the secrets? Or are they destined to go their separate ways?

The Crossroads Diner

As Benjamin studied Catrina, he was struck by the color of her long, flowing hair. It was curly and silver in color, and every strand glistened as if the sunlight was shining on it. Even her makeup looked different. Benjamin knew for sure that she must be experimenting again. He was about to inquire the reason for Catrina’s choice of hair color and makeup when a small piece of yellow paper materialized and floated in the air right in front of him. There was a name on it. It was Ryan. Benjamin gasped at Catrina in shock. He knew what that yellow paper symbolized. No wonder Catrina had been acting rather off ever since she arrived at the diner.


“I’m sorry to be the bearer of such tragic news,” Catrina apologized.


Benjamin clenched his fists and shut his eyes. He hated it when Catrina came by with that yellow paper because that meant someone innocent had recently died, and more likely than not, he knew that it was a young person. Maybe even a child. Or worse, a baby.


Chapter 6