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

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

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

looked at Andrew and said, "Thank you for earlier,"

definitely get her into trouble. It wouldn't be easy for her to get rid of them.

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

he asked lightly. He watched her, waiting for her reply. His eyes were intense and deep, like a

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

taken off guard and

he just sat there looking at her with his intense eyes, still

"Maybe I'll take you out for a meal some

sounding a bit disappointed. Ashley had

appear too eager and frighten her off -- so he said

him was all that he desired. It was his utmost intention to win her heart, no matter how long it would

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

Ellie and tell her that she was

text, Ellie replied, as if she had

reading Ellie's reply, Ashley checked

giving an occasional smile or frown at what she saw or

was quietly watching her all along. His heart swelled at the mere sight of her.

WeChat moments that she almost forgot that Andrew was

she realized this, she felt a

away the phone and wondered whether she could pick

around, her eyes resting on the French window beside their table. She gently