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.

for unknowingly staring at Andrew this

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

of the restaurant came by air in the morning. They

Andrew and said, "Thank

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

by no means fond of Ashley. She constantly tried to find fault with her. But, when she was

for my help?" he asked lightly. He watched her, waiting for her reply. His eyes were intense

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

taken off guard and

sat there looking at her with his intense eyes,

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

disappointed. Ashley had no

too eager and frighten her off -- so he

was his utmost intention to win her heart, no matter

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

to send a message to Ellie and tell her that she

replied, as

Ashley

smile or frown at what she saw or read on

was quietly watching her all along. His heart swelled at

she almost forgot that Andrew was sitting across

she felt a

she could pick up a topic to break the silence.

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