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.

little annoyed with herself for unknowingly staring at Andrew this whole time.

Ashley staring at him anymore, Andrew 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

the morning. They were very fresh, but, consequently, took longer to cook.

Ashley looked at Andrew and said, "Thank you

would definitely get her into trouble. It

to find fault with her. But, when she was

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

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. But his answer took

was taken off guard and

he just sat there looking at her with his intense eyes, still

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

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

not want to appear too eager and frighten her off -- so he said nothing more about it.

was his utmost intention to win her heart, no matter how long it

and calm demeanor, there was a possessiveness for

a message to Ellie and tell

after she sent the text, Ellie replied, as

Ashley

at what she saw or read on her

was quietly watching her all along. His heart

moments that she almost forgot that Andrew was sitting across the

realized this, she felt a little

could pick

window beside their table. She