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

“I’m here if you want someone to listen to you.”


“I know. Thanks again, Eric. I really appreciate you.”


After that, Eric continued to enjoy his meal. Once in a while, he would dart his eyes around the diner and observe the creepy view. All the other customers inside the diner weren’t talking at all. Instead, they were staring intently at the food and drinks in front of them. Even though Eric knew he was the only living, breathing human inside the diner, he wasn’t frightened at all since he had been hanging out there for many times now. He believed that Benjamin would protect him no matter what. He didn’t know where his faith in Benjamin came from. It was simply there. It had probably been there since the first night they met.


Benjamin’s question startled Eric. “Uh, no. Not at all. Why?”


Chapter 37