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.

annoyed 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

came by air in the morning. They were very

looked at Andrew and said, "Thank you for

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

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

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

expecting him to say "You're welcome", and had thought about what she was going to say

off guard

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

take you out for a meal some other

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

and frighten her off

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

and calm demeanor, there was a

to send a message to Ellie and tell her that she was eating outside and

Ellie replied, as if she

Ashley checked

frown at what she saw or read

she know that Andrew was quietly watching her all along. His heart swelled at the mere sight of her.

moments that she almost forgot

she felt a little

wondered whether she could pick up a topic to

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