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By the time Stella Barrett set the last dish of steak on the table, the sky outside was already pitch black. There were four dishes and a soup, all Damien Hendrix's favorites. In the center sat a six-inch cake she'd bought from a handmade shop three blocks away. Damien was picky about his desserts and only liked the cream from that place. Today was their third dating anniversary. Her phone screen kept lighting up and going dark. She sent many texts but received no reply. She called three times, but nobody picked up. Stella sat at the dining table, watching the candle shrink bit by bit. At the exact moment the candle burned out, and the last wisp of smoke faded into the air, the door lock clicked. "Stella." Damien's voice came from the entryway, sounding a bit tired. Stella stood up with her usual smile on her face. Just as she was about to speak, she noticed someone else standing behind him. Anisa Conway, the one everyone always talked about. Damien's unforgettable first love.