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

“Nearly three weeks now,” Benjamin replied. “Can’t blame him if he rejects me. Or if he simply never makes his way back to my diner. An eternity is a very long time.”


“An eternity doesn’t have an ending,” Catrina corrected while chuckling lightly before sipping on the sakura tea. Then she placed her cup back down onto the table. “What if he doesn’t consent to become an anchor for you?”


That evening, her hair was tied up in a ponytail with a ribbon that had a silver butterfly and a few dangling bells on it. The bells on her hair tinkled as she moved her head slightly. Its color was a combination of dark green, violet, and orange, and it was curly all the way to the tips. The makeup on Catrina’s face was kept to a bare minimum. Then again, she had flawless skin so she still looked stunning.


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