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.

with herself for unknowingly staring at Andrew this

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

in the morning. They

Andrew

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

a doubt, Lena was by no means fond of Ashley. She constantly tried to find fault with her.

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

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 her by

guard and was left

at her with his intense eyes, still expecting

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

disappointed. Ashley had

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

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

mine, ' he thought to himself. Under his cool and calm demeanor, there was a possessiveness for

a message to Ellie and tell her that she was eating

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

reply, Ashley checked her

occasional smile or frown at what she saw or read

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

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

she felt a little

put away the phone and wondered whether she could pick

on the French window beside their table. She gently parted