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.

herself for unknowingly staring at Andrew this

gave 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 what

the morning. They were

Ashley looked at Andrew

would be stuck in the tangle, and Lena would definitely get her into trouble. It wouldn't be easy for her to

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

her, waiting for her reply. His eyes were intense and deep, like a

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

taken off guard

with his intense eyes, still expecting

"Maybe I'll take you

Ashley had no idea how much Andrew wanted to be together with her.

did not want to appear too eager and frighten her

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

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

tell her that she was

sent the text, Ellie replied, as if she had

Ellie's reply, Ashley checked

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

that Andrew was quietly watching her all

that she almost forgot that

realized this, she felt a little ashamed.

she could pick up a topic to break the silence.

head to look around, her eyes resting on the French window beside their table. She gently parted the curtains with her hand and peered