A Love Trap

Since Andrew didn't mention what time he was going to pick her up tomorrow, Ashley decided that it was best to pack her things that night.

Assuming that she would come back here often, she only chose a few items of clothing and toiletries to pack. Once she had finished packing, she had a nice warm bath and put her pajamas on.

As soon as she stepped out of the bathroom, her phone rang.

It was none other than, Andrew, the man she married today. Even the sight of his name on her cell phone screen made her heart do little flips.

'Why is he calling me at this hour? Does he have something important to tell me?' she wondered.

Ashley went into her room to answer the call. "Hello?"

There was a soft tone in her voice that she wasn't even aware of.

Andrew was calling her from his villa. He was sitting leisurely by the French windows with a goblet filled with wine in his hand. On the desk beside him was an expensive bottle of 1982 Chateau Lafitte Rothschild.

He swirled the wine in the goblet slowly. The saffron light shining from the lamp made his hand look fairer and svelte. His fair skin was in stark contrast with the color of the blood-red wine.

Andrew's facial features were hidden in the shadow of the darkened room, however, the finely chiseled outline of his face could be seen clearly and his deep dark mysterious eyes glistened in the dim light.

Although his handsome face was cold and hard, many girls seemed to be fascinated by it.

His face softened when he heard Ashley's voice on the line.

"Are you ready to move in with me?" he asked in his low husky voice.

Ashley felt weak at the knees and her heart melted when she heard his enchanting voice murmuring seductively in her ear.

felt dizzy just

nervously with a teddy

over to your house and pick you up tomorrow,"

responded in

felt like they were just

softly

long awkward silence, Ashley took a deep breath and said softly,"It's getting late. Go to bed.

Good night," he replied.

ended the call, her cheeks were flushed pink and her whole body felt warm and tingly. Ashley stared blankly off into nothingness and after a few moments, she shook her head trying to get him out of her mind. To avoid ending up with dark circles under her eyes again like last time, she lay down and closed her eyes and

apartment and Ellie carried her small suitcase and several bags

alone. I will always be there for you." The girls hugged

had any problems, she would always try to face them alone without telling anyone. That was why she felt the need to remind her friend that

board the bus,"

Don't ever try to keep anything bottled up inside yourself. I will always back you up no matter what

resigned look and heaved a sigh. "Fine, I promise you. I will never keep things from you like I did last

Ashley said

it began to leave, she

find the right moment to tell her about her marrying Andrew, and she

divorce Andrew one day brought

the morning, it wasn't very busy. But once people finished work in the afternoon, the bakery would be swarming with customers.

bright, cheerful smile. She glanced behind her and didn't see Ellie. Out of

bakery together and since Ashley was alone, Cheryl wondered if something might

she won't be here for a few days,"

all right?" Cheryl asked with