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

the waitress and said his order in a low voice. The waitress nodded, took his orders and left the room. Ashley did

ingredients of the restaurant came by air in the morning. They were very fresh, but, consequently, took longer to cook.

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

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

her. But, when she was

you plan to pay me back for my help?" he asked lightly. He watched her, waiting for her reply. His eyes

his eyes once more, and was suddenly lost for words. 'What?' she thought to herself. She was expecting him to say "You're welcome", and had thought about what

was taken off guard and was left

looking at her with

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

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

too eager and frighten her off -- so

across from him was all that he desired. It was his utmost intention to win her heart,

' he thought to himself. Under his cool and calm demeanor, there was a possessiveness for her that made him go crazy.

tell her that she was eating outside and

replied, as if she

reading Ellie's reply, Ashley

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

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

WeChat moments that she

realized this, she

the phone and wondered whether she could pick up a

head to look around, her eyes resting on the French window beside their table. She gently parted