My Secretive Wife

HE IS STUNNING

"Thank you, Nana," he turned around and went to his room to take a shower. He took his time in the bathroom, wondering who the woman was. He's curious as to how she ended up on the shore. She seemed to swim from somewhere. It came to his mind that last night when he was stargazing from his balcony, he noticed a cruise ship miles and miles away. Did she jump off of that ship? 'But why?' His eyebrows wrinkled and gave Athena a deep look.

"Who are you?" He mumbled to himself. He wants to know more about her. He was intrigued, and he felt a magnet pulling him towards her. He was attracted to her, and it was the first time he paid attention to a woman.

"Sir Marco, your meal is ready," Nana Maria stood outside the door and didn't dare open it. Everyone knows that he doesn't like anyone opening his room, especially without permission. That's how strict he is when it comes to his privacy. Whether at home or work. She turned around and headed to the kitchen. A few minutes later, Marco was in the dining area.

"Nana, you can leave when you're done here and I'll call you if I need your help." Marco said in a calm voice. He rarely smiles, and Nana Maria was used to it.

"Okay, Sir Marco." She said while forming a small smile on her lips. 

He busied himself in the study, checking his email and replying to important ones, leaving the rest to his assistant to sort it out. He decided to stay home until she woke up. His study is inside the main bedroom, separated by a door, so he left the door ajar when he entered. He wants to be aware of any movements in the room. Not long before noon, he heard a soft moan. 

Athena slowly opened her eyes, and though her vision was a little blurry, she could tell that she was in an unknown place. The discomfort that she feels is written all over her face. Athena blinked her eyes, trying to recognize the person standing in front of her. She couldn't see his face clearly, but she could see his height. He was tall and lean. 

"Wh-who are you?" She weakly said while trying to sit up. Though she's still weak, her vigilance is heightened.

"I think I should ask you that. Who are you?" He can see the confusion on her face. 

"Ahhh," her head hurts. She touched her head and realized that her head was bandaged. 'Ugh, how did I hit my head?' She asked herself. 

"Who are you?" He asked again, trying to get an answer from her. He wants to know her name, and he will have it right now.

She looked at him without blinking. "B-Bea, Bea Cruz."

End of Flashback

Athena was already on the bed when Marco came out of the shower wearing his robe. He dried his hair and lay down beside her. The room temperature seemed to be warmer than before. He used to be sleeping on his bed alone, and now that he is married, there will be someone accompanying him to sleep.

Marco laid down and did not bother to disturb his tired wife. He slept on his right side and pulled his wife's waist closer to him. The night was peaceful and quiet, making Marco fall asleep, hugging his wife.

The next day

Athena opened her eyes and found him staring at her with love in his eyes. 

"Hmm… you're up?" She hugged his waist and leaned her head on his chest. She loves the security she feels in his arms. 

"Yeah," he didn't dare to inch closer to her.

"Let's get up?" He asked dotingly.

"Let me sleep more for a little bit," she said drowsily, hugged him tighter, and snuggled in his arms. Athena doesn't know how long she will have this opportunity, so while she was in his arms, she might as well enjoy it. His smell gave her comfort, and she wanted to savor it.

Four minutes... eight minutes… twelve minutes passed, and they are still in the same position. Marco picked her up and carried her to the bathroom. He filled the bathtub with warm water and poured her favorite rose bubble bath soap. She was already awake when he took her, but she didn't move. 

Marco carefully put her in the tub like a precious jewel. Athena suddenly opened her eyes when her body touched the warm water. She shyly bowed and said, "I'll take care of myself."

"Are you sure?" Marco replied in a teasing tone. He knows that his wife is shy, and he wouldn't make things difficult for her, and he loves to see her blushing.

"Y-es," Athena replied shyly.

"If you say so, babe," Marco got up and left the bathroom.

Athena immediately took a bath, and less than ten minutes later, she was out of the bathroom with her hair wrapped with a bath towel. Marco smiled when he saw her out quickly. He then entered the bathroom and did his business.

Athena dried her hair and changed put comfortable clothes. Marco filled their closet with dresses; though she's comfortable wearing them, she couldn't pair them with heels. Instead, she always paired them with slip-on casual shoes or sometimes sandals.

She sat on the loveseat and waited for Marco when she was done dressing up. Not long after, Marco came out of the bathroom and directly entered their wardrobe to put his clothes on. He saw his wife wearing a white-flowered dress, so he took his plain white shirt, casual navy pants, and slip-on sneakers.

Marco came out with a stunning look. Athena was mesmerized, and she couldn't take her eyes off him. Marco smirked and said, "Let's go."

Nana Maria was happy to see the lovely couple entering the dining area. She was a spectator in their love story. From the moment Marco brought her into his cabin, she knew Bea would be a part of his life. So she's not surprised when they announce that they got married a year after knowing each other. She thinks that Sir Marco was so slow in proposing to Bea. 

They sit side by side with their hands holding each other under the table. Marco rubbed her hands with his thumb and smirked at her when she turned her head to look at him. She blushes. She didn't dare look at him again because she knew that Nana Maria was watching them. He constantly flirts with her every time he has a chance, and he doesn't care whether there are people around them or not.