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 this whole time.

out a deep breath of relief. He then called the attention of the waitress and said his order in a low voice. The waitress nodded, took his orders and left the room. Ashley did not hear

the restaurant came by air in the morning. They were very

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

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

find fault with her. But, when she was in front

lightly. He watched her, waiting for her reply. His eyes were intense and deep, like a hole drawing everything in

was expecting him to say "You're welcome", and had thought about what she was going to say afterwards

off guard and was

sat there looking at her with

"Maybe I'll take you out for a meal

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

did not want to appear too eager and frighten her off

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

he thought to himself. Under his cool and calm

to Ellie and tell her that

as if she had been expecting Ashley's

Ashley checked

occasional smile or frown at what she saw or

watching her all along. His heart swelled at

she almost

she realized this, she felt a little

the phone and wondered whether she could pick up a topic to break

the French window beside their table. She gently parted the curtains