A Date To Remember

Introduction

A week before the much-anticipated Valentine's Day, unbeknownst to Birkin, his four-month relationship came crashing down the drain. It all started when his ex-boyfriend, James, a heavily materialistic individual, callously used their lifestyle differences as an excuse for his infidelity and selfishness. Being the opportunist that he was, not only did he cheat on Birkin, but he also left him after exploiting their relationship for his personal gain. Throughout their relationship, Birkin only played the role of a sugar daddy, even though improbable due to his young age who is about the same as his ex, he has been catering to every one of James' materialistic needs with unwavering warmth and dedication, while still fulfilling every satisfaction of his. Birkin simply does it all in the name of love, or that's what he thinks it is. All for the sake of his beloved partner, he's willing to do anything.

Birkin Kristopher Aston, heir to one of Thailand's major engineering and vehicle empires, holds the world in the palm of his delicate hands. A man blessed with considerable wealth and all the free time he could ever wish for, the sky has no limit for him; just like the endless limit on his numerous credit cards. Named after the illustrious and iconic Hermès bag, Birkin considers himself to be as rare as the luxurious accessory. Like the bag, he too finds himself also one of a kind.

Since graduating from university, Birkin has never worked a day in his grand life. He simply spends all his time indulging in a life of leisure and a complete bliss of relaxation. Possessing almost everything one could desire, Birkin is still missing the one thing money can't buy ㅡ genuine love. This is a stark contrast to his ex, who values the opposite idea. On one end, James firmly believes that money has the power to acquire anything and solve any problem. On the other end, Birkin feels that money might not bring one happiness, but it can certainly bring the things that may contribute to one's contentment.

In other words, he thinks that love can't be bought, but the least you can do, is to buy something that could bring a smile to your face; it's as simple as that.

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Just three days before Valentine's, Prince found himself facing an ice-cold rejection from Tyler, his date who had initially agreed to a Valentine's dinner reservation with him at an exclusive restaurant. Like many others, their connection first sparked on Tinder, an app known for unlikely matches that last hookups for no longer than a night. However, unlike most others, it led Prince to be hopeful of his Tinder date; innocently believing that Tyler embodied the man of his dreams, the man whom he wished he had loved all along. Tall, handsome, and exuding a cool persona that seemed very promising, Tyler's rude and harsh attitude overshadowed these qualities of his. Fed up with being treated poorly, Prince decided that it was time for him to move on from his Tinder date. Or his Tinder trash, as he calls it.

Prince Preston Alderson, a man born with royalty both in name and privilege, held a golden spoon in his mouth since birth. Working as the creative director of his own editorial company, his day-to-day work involvement was minimal. Having a reliable team on deck, Prince simply enjoyed keeping track of their progress at his fingertips while letting them manage the workload on their own. A relaxed and easygoing boss, he felt content as long as his staff were well-paid in a comfortable setting that treated them kindly. In his free time which happens to be most of the time, he indulged in simple activities that gave him joy like shopping and traveling.

Tyler too, mirrored Prince's carefree lifestyle to the point where it is an extreme level of nonchalance. His self-centered approach and disregard for others' feelings, particularly evident in his distant and cold behavior towards Prince, made it obvious that it was time for Prince to move on from someone who showed little to no care for him.

Why would he bother wasting his time and effort caring over someone who doesn't ever return him the same energy? Exactly.

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Birkin and Prince, two men who haven't had the best of luck in love, decided to embrace life to their fullest and enjoy their Valentine's Day celebrations without a special someone. Will Birkin move on and find joy flying solo? And will Prince give Tinder another shot, hoping for a chance at real love? Let's see what unfolds for these two on the day of hearts.