A Love Trap

Ashley didn't know that Andrew could be so childish sometimes.

She replied, "Okay, I got it! But you should let Johnny be with you. He is your personal assistant, after all. What if you need him for something important? I will take a taxi home. Don't worry about me, I will be fine."

Andrew insisted, "It's not a problem. I will be worried if you go home by yourself. Honey, don't worry. Okay? Johnny will give you a ride when you're ready to go home."

Since he insisted so much, Ashley couldn't refuse him. She had no choice but to agree.

So, she replied, "Okay, will do."

They chatted for a while and ended the call before Amaia could get to her desk.

Or else, the gossip-loving Amaia would ask Ashley about the person she was talking to.

As Andrew was going to work late, she figured that there was no need for her to tell him about the meeting she was going to have with Ron later on.

She was just going to see her brother. She didn't think it was a big deal. Besides, Johnny was going to be with her.

Ashley figured Andrew would not be mad at her for this.

Despite knowing how much Andrew liked to be in control and how jealous he could be, Ashley still decided not to tell him.

After her work was done for the day, she walked to her usual pick-up spot. Johnny was waiting for her.

Getting into the car, Ashley gave him an address. "Take me to this place first, I have something to do."

Johnny responded, "Yes, ma'am."

During the drive, Ashley asked, "Do you have to return to the office after dropping me off at home?"

Johnny replied, "No, ma'am. Mr. Lu said my work will be done after taking you home."

Ashley acknowledged his response with a simple, "Okay."

The car stopped in front of a quiet coffee shop. Ashley said, "Please wait for me for a moment, Johnny. I won't take too long."

just a few steps, she thought of something. She returned to the car and said, "If I take too long,

to him for a while longer and she didn't like to make Johnny wait so long for her.

You may take your time. And I will wait for you no matter

in big trouble. Andrew was angry with him for a long time. No matter what Ashley

on Johnny's mind, she wouldn't have

Andrew was just

replied, "Alright then. I will make it as short as

around intending to leave

asked, "Miss

from him. So

wondered about the gender of this "friend". He also

started to debate in his mind whether he should stop Ashley from

didn't know that her simple reply would put Johnny in a

and anxious look on Johnny's face. So she explained, "It is a man but he is my brother. By the way, don't mention this to your boss! Or, I

added the threat to keep her

finding out; she just didn't want him to feel

froze. He wondered how Ashley knew he was thinking those

leave, Johnny sunk into a deep inner conflict.

this. He knew who Ashley's brother

that Ashley treated him nothing more than

tell that Ron had a thing for her. He

spot. He didn't know if it was worth telling

a long time, he finally decided to keep Ashley's secret. He figured that even Andrew would listen to Ashley so he should also listen to her. He believed that she was the only one who could keep him

the coffee shop and saw Ron immediately.

Andrew, it was easy for people

wore a white polo-shirt and a pair of black pants. His short hair was well-groomed. The

over and

smiled warmly at her and replied, "Is my Ash

nodded and replied cheerfully,

was the second time they had met since his return.

had already found the

still cared deeply