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.

with herself for unknowingly staring at Andrew this whole

and said

restaurant came by air in the morning. They were very fresh, but, consequently, took longer to cook.

left, Ashley looked at Andrew and said, "Thank you for earlier,"

would definitely get her into

fault with her. But, when she was in front of other people, she pretended to be a behaved, good-mannered

pay me back for my help?" he asked lightly. He watched her, waiting for her reply. His eyes were intense and deep, like a

more, and was suddenly lost for words. 'What?' she thought to herself. She was expecting him to say "You're welcome", and had thought about what she was going to say afterwards if he had said that. But

taken off guard and was

with his

I'll take you out for

although sounding a bit disappointed. Ashley had no idea how much Andrew wanted to be together with her.

to appear too eager and frighten her off -- so he said nothing more about it.

woman sitting across from him was all that he desired. It was his utmost

she would be mine, ' he thought to himself. Under his cool and calm demeanor, there was a possessiveness

and tell her that she was eating outside and would be back home very

after she sent the text, Ellie replied, as if she

Ellie's reply, Ashley checked her WeChat moments.

frown at what she saw or read on her

Andrew was quietly watching her all along. His heart swelled at

so absorbed by the newly-posted WeChat moments that she

realized this, she felt

and wondered whether she could pick up a topic to break the silence.

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