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In a spacious office, Susanna Yan walked leisurely around the office, thinking which painting to choose for her office. When she turned around, she found herself caught between Martin's arms.

Gazing at him, she asked. ”What do you think?”

Whispering into her ears, he said. ”I think you're the prettiest in this room. Nobody will notice the painting.”

THIRD SYNOPSIS: Melting You Like Caramel

Christina Wan's eyes wandered on her Rolex watch. It was a quarter after nine. She's been waiting for two hours for her husband - correction, contracted lover, Lewis Clone. Leaning her chin on her folded hands, she looked at the crashing waves, reminding herself about the feeling of being stood up once again.

This wasn't the first time he didn't show up to his promised dates. Soon, the waiter approaches the table, telling her that it was near closing time. She looked at the time again; it was almost midnight. Checking her phone, there were no messages...no calls and her calls were purposely cut off on his end.

She pays for the bill and goes home to find it empty. Walking to the refrigerator, she takes out a cake and brings it to the living room. It was a birthday cake for her. Lighting candle by candle, she sang happy birthday to herself. Her wish was simple. 'Stop hoping for him to look your way.'

It was past midnight; her birthday was over. Walking up to her room, she rummaged through her drawer and pulled out their contract. The last line was already highlighted: The contract terminates once a year is up.

A drip of tears landed on the first page as her thumb wrinkles a small part of the contract. Wiping her tears, she went back to the living room, used the pen he gift to her and signed her name.

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Lewis replied in frustration: ”What right do you have to know where I was at? We are nobody's to each other.”

Christina smiled, ” You were probably with her again.”

Lewis replied: ”That's right. I was with her because she was drunk and was upset with her boyfriend. Talking about them -” He wanted to rant about it to her, but she refused to listen this time.

Christina stopped his rants and said, ” You're right. Other than the titles of being husband and wife, we are nobody's to each other. I've already signed. All you need is to stamp your signature. My things are packed. I'll leave as soon as we both have a copy of this.”

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Walking along the boardwalk once again, she hears someone calling out her name. She turned around and recognizes his face right away. He was Carson Ku, the owner of the French restaurant.

She refused his invitation at first, but decides to follow him to his restaurant where she was ditched five times. Each time, the owner was the one who kindly notified her that the restaurant was closing.

This time, she came alone. This time, she finally gets to taste his specialty dishes.

Apparently, the restaurant was closed today. She was his only customer. Alas, she finished the course dishes. When she was ready to pay for the bill, he stops her and brings out a fruit pastry as dessert.

Before she gave it a bite, she was stopped again. There was a fruit barrier surrounding the tart from the outside. He takes his special mixed fruit dressing and poured it in a swirling movement. Slowly, the barrier melted, showing diamond shaped fruits with a glossy surface.

On the side, there was a smiley face message for her. ”Happy belated birthday”

She looked up in surprise. ”How did you know?”

”Your birthday was listed on the reservation information for VIP guests.” Carson let out a polite smile.

She smiled, ”Thanks. You're the first person to celebrate my birthday with me.”

”That's my pleasure.” Tasting the sweet and sour tart blasting in her mouth, a sweet smile showed on her face.

”Delicious. Did you always have this on the menu?”

”This is actually not for sale.”

”Huh?”

”This was exclusively created for you. Miss. Fruit Champagne.”

Blinking, she took a closer look at him. ”Ah! You're-!”

”Yep, me.”

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