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

of the waitress and said his order

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

looked at Andrew and said, "Thank

she would be stuck in the tangle, and Lena would definitely get her into

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

watched her, waiting for her reply. His eyes were intense and deep, like

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 she was going to say

was taken off guard and was left speechless.

at her with

"Maybe I'll take you out for

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

and frighten her off --

across from him was all that he desired. It was his utmost intention to win her heart,

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

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

text, Ellie replied, as if she had

Ellie's reply, Ashley checked her WeChat

occasional smile or frown at what she saw or

did she know that Andrew was quietly watching her all along. His heart swelled at

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

realized this, she felt

the phone and wondered whether she could pick up a

French window beside their table.