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

relief. He then called the attention of the waitress and said his order in a low voice. The waitress nodded, took his

the morning. They were

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

would be stuck in the tangle, and Lena would definitely

her. But, when she was in front of other

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

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

taken off guard and was

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

I'll take you out for a meal

he said lightly, although sounding a bit disappointed. Ashley had

and frighten her

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

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

Ellie and tell

replied, as if she had been expecting Ashley's message.

reply, Ashley checked her

or frown at what she saw or read

all along. His heart swelled

moments that she almost forgot that Andrew was sitting across the table.

she realized this, she felt

put away the phone and wondered whether she could pick up a topic to

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