A Love Trap

'Okay, now I have to convince Ashley.'

Francis took a step forward so that he was directly in front of Ashley. He then flashed her a smile.

However, Ashley was furious at the mere sight of Francis.

Andrew wasn't here so she took her anger out on him.

'You're his best friend. I know you two talk a lot and you know what each other is up to, so you can't blame me.

All men are liars!

No exceptions!

All they do is cheat on women!'

Francis just merely stood there and he had no idea what was going on in Ashley's mind.

"What's wrong with you? Get out of our way. We have to catch the bus," Ashley said.

"Ashley, I can give you and Ellie a ride. You don't need to catch the bus. It's crowded and you might not even get to sit anymore. Anyone can take the bus and I just want you two to be safe. Especially such beautiful women as yourselves.

If you ride with me, you'll be much safer and more comfortable. You can even sleep if you want. You're going to be completely safe. What do you think?" Francis posed.

She put on a fake smile and said, "I'm sorry to tell you this but we want to take the bus. We've been taking this bus for more than 20 years now. We're used to it. You don't need to worry about our safety.

Maybe, you should be worrying about yourself. A handsome man like yourself can easily attract thieves."

Ellie couldn't help but feel uneasy upon hearing Ashley talk to Andrew like this. She eyed her and wondered what was going on with her. 'She's never behaved like this before.'

Francis looked at Ashley in amazement. 'She has changed a lot.

she say something like

She was harsh!

backup from

turned to

said, "Ashley, I think he has a point. Anyway, it's a

I am to her? A driver?' Francis thought,

at Ellie and nodded.

overjoyed upon hearing this.

was seated in the driver's seat, he could see from the mirror that the two were whispering and giggling. 'What are they talking about? Why aren't they talking

is not what I'd planned!' he

near a supermarket because Ashley and Ellie needed to buy something. He intended to go inside with them and go shopping

just as he was unfastening his seat belt, he

with you. I can help you carry the grocery bags.

just

thought for a moment and replied, "Okay,

section. When Francis was sure that she was already distracted, he pulled Ellie aside. He said in

just flipped

hasn't he turned up yet? I just want

couple just drove him

was going

happened between her and Andrew but she just didn't know.

don't know. Maybe it has something to do with Andrew. You can

just isn't in the mood today. If you're a bit pissed at her because of what she said

know she just has a lot going

Ellie said.

Ellie?' Ashley wondered when she realized that Ellie hadn't followed her. She looked around and saw

them to pull Ellie toward her. "Ellie, did you already forget what I told

hearing