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.

a little annoyed with herself for unknowingly staring at Andrew

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 room. Ashley did not hear

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

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

the tangle, and Lena would definitely get her

Lena was by no means fond of Ashley. She constantly tried to find fault with her. But, when she

do you plan 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 hole drawing everything in its

she thought to herself. She was expecting him to say "You're

taken off guard and was left speechless.

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

"Maybe I'll take you out for a meal

Ashley had no idea how much Andrew wanted to be

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

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

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

to send a message to Ellie and tell her that she was eating outside and would be back home

sent the text, Ellie replied, as if she

Ashley checked

smile or frown at what she saw or read on her

all along. His heart swelled at the mere sight of

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

realized this, she felt a little

whether she could pick up a topic to break the

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