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.

annoyed with herself for unknowingly staring at Andrew this

deep breath of relief. He then called the attention of the waitress and said his order in a low voice. The waitress nodded, took his orders and left the room.

of the restaurant came by air in the morning. They were very

the waitress left, Ashley looked at Andrew and

be stuck in the tangle, and Lena would definitely get her into trouble. It wouldn't be easy for her to

no means fond of Ashley. She constantly tried to find fault with her. But, when she was in front of other people, she pretended to be a behaved, good-mannered sister.

lightly. He watched her, waiting for her reply. His eyes were intense and deep, like a

was expecting him to say "You're welcome", and

taken off guard and was left

looking at her with his intense eyes, still expecting an

I'll take you

he said lightly, although sounding a bit disappointed. Ashley had no idea how much Andrew wanted to be together with

frighten her off -- so he said nothing more about

woman sitting across from him was all that he desired. It was his utmost intention to win her

to himself. Under his cool and calm demeanor, there was a possessiveness for

Ellie and tell

text, Ellie replied, as if she had been

reading Ellie's reply, Ashley checked her WeChat

occasional smile or frown at what she saw or read

know that Andrew was quietly watching her all along.

so absorbed by the newly-posted WeChat moments that she almost forgot that

realized this, she felt a little ashamed.

the phone and wondered whether she could

raised her head to look around, her eyes resting on the French window beside their table. She gently parted the curtains with her hand and