A Love Trap

It is said that seriousness adds charm to a man. While Andrew was checking the menu, Ashley allowed herself to stare at him. It was hard for her to take her eyes off him.

Andrew read the menu with his eyes downcast. His long lashes cast shadows over his eyes, effectively covering any emotions he might have had.

Normally, as a frequent visitor at this restaurant, Andrew did not need to check the menu. The manager would reserve the room and his assistant would arrange all for him.

He knew Andrew's taste for food.

But today it was different. He wanted to make sure that the food met Ashley's taste. Fortunately, there was information on her profile regarding her food preferences. She had a very different taste from him.

While Andrew like bland and light food, Ashley preferred those heavy with spices and had a kick of heat.

When he had picked up the menu, he pretty much already knew what he was going to order.

Soon he met Ashley's eyes staring at him seriously, which made him both excited and nervous.

Andrew's fingers twitched unconsciously. Discreetly, he raised his menu slowly to hide his face.

'Why is she staring at me like that? Is there something on my face?' he thought.

All of a sudden, his confidence faltered. He did not think that it was his charm that attracted her.

After a while, the waitress finally broke the silence. "Excuse me, Madame, Sir. Are you ready to order?" she asked, looking at them intently. Her voice pierced through the awkward atmosphere

which seemed to stretch on forever.

Ashley jerked her eyes back and lowered her head embarrassingly.

felt a little annoyed with herself for unknowingly

and said his order in a low voice. The waitress nodded, took his orders and left

the morning. They were very fresh,

the waitress left, Ashley looked at Andrew

definitely get her

was by no means fond of Ashley. She constantly tried to find fault with her. But, when

to pay me back for my help?" he asked lightly. He watched her, waiting

say "You're

guard and

looking at her with his

a moment's hesitation she answered, "Maybe I'll take you out for a meal

Ashley had no idea how much Andrew wanted to be together with her.

too eager and frighten her off -- so he said nothing more

woman sitting across from him was all that he desired. It was his utmost intention to win her heart, no matter how long

and calm demeanor, there was a possessiveness for her that made him go crazy.

to send a message to Ellie and tell her that she was eating outside and would be back home very soon.

the text, Ellie replied, as if she

reading Ellie's reply, Ashley

smile or frown at

was quietly watching her all along. His heart swelled at the mere sight of

she almost forgot that Andrew was sitting across the

she realized this, she felt a little

wondered whether she could pick

to look around, her eyes resting on the French window beside their table. She