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.

a little annoyed with herself for unknowingly staring

waitress and said his order in a low voice. The waitress nodded, took his orders and left the room. Ashley did not hear what

in the morning. They were very fresh, but, consequently, took longer to

Andrew and said, "Thank you

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

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

he asked lightly. He watched her, waiting for

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

off guard and was

looking at her with

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

lightly, although sounding a bit disappointed. Ashley had no idea how much

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

that he desired. It was his utmost intention to win

be mine, ' he thought to himself. Under his cool and calm demeanor, there

to Ellie and tell her that she was eating outside and would

as if she had been expecting

reading Ellie's reply, Ashley

at

was quietly watching her all along. His heart swelled at

newly-posted WeChat moments that she almost forgot

she realized this, she felt a little

away the phone and wondered whether she could pick up a

eyes resting on the French window beside their table. She gently parted the curtains with her hand and peered outside.