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

staring at him anymore, Andrew gave out a deep breath of relief. He then called the attention of the waitress and said his order in a

in the morning. They were very fresh, but, consequently,

waitress left, Ashley looked at Andrew and

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

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

watched her, waiting

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 his answer took her by surprise.

taken off guard and was left

her with his intense eyes, still expecting

hesitation she answered, "Maybe I'll take you out for a

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

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

was his utmost intention

thought to himself. Under his cool and calm

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

text, Ellie replied, as if she had been expecting

Ellie's reply, Ashley

an occasional smile or frown at what she saw or read on

Andrew was quietly watching her all

she almost forgot that Andrew was sitting across the

this, she felt a little

she could

the French window beside their table. She