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

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

of the restaurant came by air in the morning. They were very fresh, but, consequently,

left, Ashley looked at Andrew and said, "Thank

stuck in the tangle, and Lena would definitely get her into trouble. It

find fault with her. But, when she

help?" he asked lightly. He watched her, waiting for her

him to say "You're welcome", and had thought about what she was going to say afterwards if he had said that.

off guard and was left speechless.

her with his intense eyes, still expecting an

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

he said lightly, although sounding a bit disappointed. Ashley had

appear too eager and frighten her off -- so he

all that he desired. It was his utmost intention to

he thought to himself. Under his cool and calm demeanor, there was a

getting late, Ashley decided to send a message to Ellie and tell her that she was eating outside and would be back home very

after she sent the text, Ellie replied, as if she had

reply, Ashley checked her

an occasional smile or frown at what she saw or read on

that Andrew was quietly watching her all along. His heart swelled

that she almost forgot that Andrew was sitting

this, she felt

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

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