A Love Trap

Upon hearing Amaia's suggestion, Ashley heaved a heavy sigh. "Okay. Perhaps next time I'll introduce you to him. He's been swamped with work lately. So you'll have to wait."

Ashley's heart was racing.

She didn't know how Amaia would react if she knew her husband was Andrew.

Amaia agreed.

"Oh, by the way, why are you still here? Usually, you would have already left in a hurry by now. Is he going to be late to pick you up?"

Knowing now that Ashley was married, Amaia figured that it was her husband who would come to pick her up after work.

Ashley replied, "No, he has to finish some work tonight. He can't come and pick me up."

"Oh, I understand. Now I know why you're still here chatting with me," said Amaia.

Ashley held her arm and said, "All right, Amaia, let's go."

They walked out of the building. Right before Ashley said goodbye to Amaia, she saw a person whom she would prefer not to see for the rest of her life.

It was Raymond. He saw Ashley too.

Ashley was in a loose, casual white T-shirt and a pair of dark blue shorts. She had her hair pulled into a ponytail. Ashley looked young and pretty, like a college student.

It was hard for Raymond to move his eyes away from Ashley. He watched as she smiled and chatted with her friend.

The image in front of him reminded Raymond of the old times when he was with Ashley. When they used to study and hang out together, he would wait for Ashley to finish her class, and they would go on a date.

Raymond really missed those days. There was a flash of longing in his eyes. However, when he closed his eyes and opened them again, the expression in his eyes was gone.

Raymond walked straight to Ashley and called, "Ash..."

moment, Amaia was saying goodbye to Ashley. They were about to go their separate ways because their houses were

quite good looking. Compared to many guys, he was very handsome. He always wore a smile. It made people feel warm and comfortable.

had with Amaia was gone. She gave Raymond a slightly annoyed look as he approached

here?" she asked.

and replied, "I

her. He went to the bakery first, but Ashley wasn't

her, Ellie sneered at him and kicked him

him a while to

see her walking out of the Lu

to

his degree and experience, Raymond had a

pretty girl a position in his

But Raymond didn't

Amaia again and hinted

he your...?" Amaia purposely stopped mid-sentence. But Ashley knew what she wanted to ask.

her forehead and wondered what was on Amaia's mind every day.

replied, "He's just a

"Oh, okay."

a bit disappointed that he wasn't Ashley's husband.

disappointment on her face. If Raymond weren't here, she would have asked her why she felt

didn't show up

"All right, it's late. Amaia, you

I'll go. But, Ash, are you sure this cute guy is just a friend?" Amaia couldn't help but mumble into Ashley's ear.

replied, "Yes! I am very sure! I already have a husband. He's much better

mouth and

a little jealous of Ashley's luck with cute guys. But she wasn't truly

didn't know was that Ashley's husband

also better than him in every possible way.