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

Benjamin sighed at Clement. “You shouldn’t have done that. Now, she’s really mad at you.”


Then Clement swiveled its head away from Benjamin, displaying its displeasure by refusing to look at him. He chortled softly as he exited from the diner. Clement and Catrina were like two peas in a pod sometimes. They were both so temperamental at times. Benjamin decided to ignore Clement for the time being. He knew what Clement was like when it got into one of its tantrums. He rumpled up the piece of black paper in one of his fists and inhaled deeply before he let the magic flow through him. The next thing he knew, he and Clement were standing outside the blackened remains of a house that had recently been burned down by a great fire. It reminded him of Ryan, but he shoved that thought to the back of his mind as fast as possible. He hated thinking about Ryan. Handling young and innocent souls were always painful, heartbreaking, and difficult for him.


Chapter 46