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

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.

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

left, Ashley looked at Andrew

would be stuck in the tangle, and Lena would definitely get

was by 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

plan to pay me back for my help?" he asked lightly. He watched her, waiting for her reply. His eyes were intense and deep, like a hole drawing everything in its

say "You're welcome", and had thought about what she was going

off guard and

just sat there looking at her with

take you out for a meal some

had no idea how much Andrew wanted

too eager and frighten her off -- so he said

he desired. It was his utmost intention

' he thought to himself. Under his cool and calm demeanor, there was a possessiveness for her

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

as if

reply, Ashley checked her WeChat moments.

or frown at what she saw or read on her

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

the newly-posted WeChat moments that she almost forgot that Andrew was sitting across

she felt a little

phone and wondered whether she could pick up a topic to break

raised her head to look around, her eyes resting on the French window beside