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.

a little annoyed with herself for unknowingly staring at

attention of the waitress and said his order in a low voice. The waitress nodded, took his orders and left the room. Ashley did not hear what they said.

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

Andrew and

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

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

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

herself lost in his eyes once 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

taken off guard and was left

at her with his intense eyes, still expecting an answer.

"Maybe I'll take you

bit disappointed. Ashley had no idea how much Andrew wanted to be together

want to appear too eager and frighten her off -- so

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

cool and calm

it was getting late, Ashley decided to send a message to Ellie and tell her that

the text, Ellie replied, as if she had been expecting Ashley's

reading Ellie's reply, Ashley checked her

sat there, giving an occasional smile or frown at what she saw or read

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

the newly-posted WeChat moments that she almost forgot

she felt a little

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

the French window beside their