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!

need backup from

turned

a point. Anyway, it's a free ride. It's going to save us money. Let's just get

that all I am to her? A driver?' Francis thought, a bit

at Ellie and

upon

he could see from the mirror that the two were whispering and giggling. 'What are they talking about? Why

not what I'd planned!' he complained inwardly.

because Ashley and Ellie needed to buy something. He intended to go

belt, he was stopped.

I can help you carry the grocery bags. They might be

just

moment and

he pulled Ellie aside. He said in a low voice, "Ellie, what's happened to Ashley? I think something's

flipped out.

Andrew? Why hasn't he turned up yet? I

just drove

what was going on

her and Andrew but she just didn't know.

something to do with Andrew. You can ask him what happened.

you're a bit pissed at her

I'll let it go. I know she just has a lot going on. I'll ask Andrew

Ellie

she realized that Ellie hadn't followed her. She looked around and saw that Ellie was walking

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

frown upon hearing this. 'How could she say