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 staring at Andrew

then called the attention of the waitress and said his order in a low voice. The waitress nodded, took his

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

looked at Andrew and said, "Thank you

and Lena would definitely get her

find fault with her. But, when she was in front of other

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

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

taken off guard

her with his intense eyes, still expecting an answer.

answered, "Maybe I'll take you out for

sounding a bit disappointed. Ashley had no idea how much Andrew wanted to

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

It was his utmost intention to win her heart,

himself. Under his cool and calm demeanor, there was a possessiveness for her that made him go

it was getting late, Ashley decided to send a message to Ellie and tell her that she was eating outside and would be back home

as if she had been expecting Ashley's

reply, Ashley checked her

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

did she know that Andrew was quietly watching her all along. His heart swelled at the

she almost forgot that Andrew was sitting across the

this, she

could pick

window beside their