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

relief. He then called the attention of the waitress and said

by air in the morning. They

left, Ashley looked at Andrew and said, "Thank you

tangle, and Lena would definitely get her into

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

her, waiting for

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

guard

looking at her with his intense eyes, still expecting

a moment's hesitation she answered, "Maybe I'll take

lightly, although sounding a bit disappointed. Ashley had no idea how much Andrew wanted to be together

frighten her off -- so he said

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

and calm demeanor, there was

tell her that she was eating outside and would

replied, as if she had been expecting

reply, Ashley checked

smile or frown at what she saw or read

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

realized this, she felt a

away the phone and wondered whether she could pick

her eyes resting on the French window beside their table.