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 whole

said his order in a low voice. The waitress nodded, took his orders and left the room. Ashley did

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

waitress left, Ashley looked at Andrew and

Lena would definitely get her into trouble. It wouldn't

no means fond of Ashley. She constantly tried to find fault with her. But, when she was in front of other people, she pretended

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 path.

for words. 'What?' she thought to herself. She was expecting him to say "You're welcome", and had thought about what she

off guard and was left speechless.

there looking at her with his intense eyes, still expecting

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

a bit disappointed. Ashley had

frighten her

It was his utmost intention

himself. Under his cool and calm demeanor, there was a possessiveness for her that made him go

was getting late, Ashley decided to send a message to Ellie and tell her that she was

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

reading Ellie's reply, Ashley checked

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

her all along. His heart swelled

moments that she almost forgot that Andrew was sitting

she realized this, she felt a

put away the phone and wondered whether she could

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