A Love Trap

He wondered if a thief had broken into Ellie's apartment, but he quickly dismissed that notion. Her apartment was in a very nice neighborhood so it was far-fetched for anyone to break in. Then that left only one explanation. Ellie might be back!

Francis' eyes lit up with the realization that Ellie might have returned from her trip.

He walked in hastily, eager to see the girl he adored.

But when he entered, he found that the apartment reeked of alcohol.

Then he spotted Ellie, who was leaning against a couch. She had passed out.

Seeing her in this miserable condition, Francis frowned and walked toward her.

She was not the kind of girl to over indulge in alcohol. Sometimes, she would have a bit of wine with Ashley if they were celebrating something. However, she had never crossed the limit when it came to drinking and she had certainly never been in a sorry state like this.

Francis didn't know the whole story, but her face was red and she appeared drunk.

He knelt down next to her. Taking the beer bottle from her hand, he asked, "Ellie, what's wrong?" She woke up with a start! She tried to hold on to the beer in her hand. Francis hissed, "Stop drinking it. That's enough!"

He was really worried about Ellie.

However, she grasped the bottle even tighter and replied, "No!"

Ellie was not as strong as Francis. Plus she was inebriated. She could barely hold on to the bottle.

So, it was very easy for him to take the bottle from her.

Ellie realized this and tried to grab another beer from the box. Francis' brows furrowed even tighter.

He couldn't understand what had happened to her.

She seemed fine before she went to L City. He couldn't fathom why she would want to get drunk.

Francis pushed the box of beers away from her. She was not happy with this. She tried to glare at him, but she was too drunk to focus. All she knew was that the man in front of her was very familiar. So she didn't really bother.

"Give... give it back to me!"

she slurred, looking in his direction.

it normally sounded. It was softer

was absolutely

of shock, Ellie got the chance to grab her beer. She lifted the bottle to her lips and took a large swig from

"I am

up into a ball

She buried her head

girls crying but none of them could make him feel this way.

her. His first reaction was to

got his phone out but stopped before dialing

had just returned, there was a strong chance that Ashley might not

for a short while, he finally put

to Ellie, he asked, "Ellie, please stop crying. What's wrong? You know

crying and couldn't respond. "Did anybody hurt you? If that is the case, I will send someone

cry. You can tell me about it! Please just

"Ellie..."

kept trying to comfort her, but he wasn't

this awful and inconsolable state, he was also heartbroken.

and tears. The old Francis would have

deeply about Ellie. If there was a way to make her feel better and take her pain away, he would do

think of a way to make her stop crying, when Ellie grabbed his arms and pulled him close. She hugged him tight and sobbed, "They are all gone...

a vague idea

her and why she was all alone

circumstances, Francis would be so stoked about Ellie's voluntary hug. However, at this

me. I am here for you. And I will be here for you

head suddenly upon hearing his words.

eyes were full of tears and she looked confused and lost. She

always have me. I am all yours. I

spoke solemnly. He always knew Ellie was definitely in his heart, but in this tender moment he was a hundred percent certain

He wanted to be with her and

pursed his lips and made up his mind! He was going to

face in both hands and tried to focus on him through the haze of

was too drunk to do it. She squinted, trying her best to look