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

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

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

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

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

pay me back for my help?" he asked lightly. He watched her, waiting for her reply. His eyes were intense and deep, like a hole

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 she was going to say afterwards if he had said that.

was taken off guard and was left speechless.

looking at her with his intense eyes, still expecting

answered, "Maybe I'll take you out for a meal

disappointed. Ashley had

he did not want to appear too eager and frighten her off

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

himself. Under his cool and calm

a message to Ellie and tell her that she

replied, as if she

Ashley checked her

or frown at what she saw or read on her phone.

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

was so absorbed by the newly-posted WeChat moments that she almost forgot that Andrew was sitting across

this, she felt a little ashamed.

whether she could pick up a

on the French window beside their table. She