A Love Trap

"Yes, it's delicious."

The truth was, he didn't even know if the food was salty, sweet, or spicy.

He just chewed and swallowed mechanically whatever Ashley put into his plate. Even when he came across some very hot and spicy peppers, he continued to eat without making a single reaction.

He was becoming more and more anxious. He didn't know what to expect. He was convinced that his instincts were right as time passed. She was so gentle to him as she served food on his plate.

'Is she just waiting for the right moment to talk to me about it or is she going to ask me to let her go so she could be with the person she really loves?'

As he thought about it, his eyes turned cold. 'No way! I'd never do that. I'm never letting her go!'

Meanwhile, Ashley was thinking that since she had been treating him so well, it shouldn't be a problem if she suddenly started asking him her questions.

She hoped he would answer her questions honestly. In any case, she would respect his choice, she reminded herself.

However, on second thought, she realized she still wasn't ready to accept that scenario in case it would happen.

She shook her head in an attempt to clear her head. "Okay, if you want more, feel free to get more."

After dinner, Ashley took away the dishes and put them in the kitchen. Then she walked over to Andrew who still hadn't moved. She said, "We should go upstairs to talk."

Andrew trailed behind her as she climbed the stairs, taking one step at a time and watching her back.

When they got to the bedroom, Ashley closed the door and took a deep breath. She was trying to gather all her courage. 'You can do this, Ashley, ' she said inwardly.

After which, she turned to Andrew. When she spoke, she tried to level her voice. "Are you having an affair with another woman?"

Andrew was stunned.

going on here?

did she

just say that she's leaving me? Why would she accuse me of

and that's always going to be the case! I've never even come close

I have

were right. He was at a loss for

made the same promises to your other woman. Or maybe I was just a novelty to you and you've found someone whom

out loud but she just couldn't. She choked

down and hugged her knees and

because she had been so used to having Andrew in her life. She couldn't just let him go.

it. You're in love

would you be acting this

to him. 'What kind of nonsense is she talking about? I'm having an affair? Then how come I don't know about

distracted when Ashley had started talking about his supposed affair.

slump down to her knees and cry, he panicked.

of was that he had made her cry.

cry. Even when she was kidnapped, he didn't see her cry. But

He tried to sooth her, "Ashley, what's wrong? Don't cry. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have ignored

this, she

would he comfort me now?

makes it more difficult for me to

if his heart was being torn from his body by an invisible hand. It hurt to see her

did he do to make her cry so

couldn't bear to see her

his arms and rubbed her back gently. "Ashley, don't cry. It's all my fault. You can beat me and curse me if you like,