My Secretive Wife

THE PLAN (1)

She's supposed to retire after Anton Baltazar because she decided to let nature take its course. But because she wasn't able to report personally, she was assigned to accept another mission. And this time, it is related to her parent's death. The Baltazars, especially Benjamin, did not kill her parents, but they were the reason why. She can say that it's a blessing in disguise that she hasn't retired officially yet.

She checked her email and saw a reply from CamZ. They met during their last mission in the sss. CamZ is one of the three survivors from the other team, and they became friends after.

CamZ became her partner in every mission. They do alternate jobs on each task. If Athena does the action in the field, CamZ will take care of the scenes, from getting all the information needed to track their target to cleaning the mission's aftermath. So this time, she is waiting for CamZ's arrival to take care of Benjamin Baltazar, and she will be working behind the scene.

Everything at the conference where Benjamin Baltazar will show up is well prepared. He is trying to expand his business in City S, so he will personally attend the meeting to mingle with well-known business people. 

The business conference will be at MC Group Companies' Beach Hotel and Resort. The only six-star beach and resort in City S. MC Group of Companies built it on a small island five years ago and opened it to the public a year later. It was a project proposed by the newly appointed CEO during that time. 

Athena has everything ready and needs CamZ onboard. It will be a three-day event, including the guests' arrival from all over the country like Benjamin Baltazar—some are business people outside the country who would like to expand their business in City S. Attending the conference will be a good start for him to mingle and find a business partner to take care of the legal operations, and he'll manage the illegal business on the side. City S is a perfect place because of the water surrounding it. He can use its ports to receive and send cargo, using his restaurant as a front. He needs to transfer his shipments from City M to another city because of his nephew Anton Baltazar's carelessness.

Athena has been busy coordinating with her team, ensuring everyone received new details about the event. She doesn't want any mishap that may attract the attention of other guests. She instructed her team that they needed to keep an eye on Benjamin Baltazar and CamZ.

She was in deep thought when Marco opened the ajar door of the study.

"Hello, babe," he said, grinning at her. Athena was startled when she heard his voice and immediately checked the time on the wall. 'What?! It's already six o'clock?' She asked herself.

"Baabe!" Athena rushed toward him and hugged him tightly. Changing her expression from surprise to a sweet smile. Marco hugged her back and kissed her head. "I missed you, babe," she cuddled into his arms, inhaling his scents.

"What keeps you busy, babe?" He asked. He has been curious about what she was doing in the study. She's always preoccupied and even forgets to eat. When they registered their marriage, she insisted on doing all the paperwork. Before they received their marriage license, she had already told him that she wanted to keep their marriage licenses. He hesitated at first but later agreed.

"Hmm... just something," she replied, dodging his eyes. She despises herself for keeping her secrets. But she had no choice. She had to keep him in the dark for now. Athena promised herself that she would tell him everything about her after this mission.

She removed her arms from his waist and cupped his face to give him a peck on his lips. She then bravely looked him in the eye and said in a low voice, "Babe," she paused, trying to gather all the courage she could get within her. "I'll tell you everything about me one day, and if I do, please understand why I can't tell you everything beforehand," she said nervously.

He gave her a deeper look. He can feel her sincerity, and he knows she has reasons why she can't tell him right now. At least, she plans to open up sooner or later, which is good enough for him.

"I will always understand you whatever the reason, I promise," he said affectionately. He then hugged Athena tight and rested his chin on her head.

"Thank you, babe," she was relieved to hear him promise her.

"I can do anything you want me to do, babe," he said tenderly. He is willing to sacrifice himself or anything for her, and she doesn't need to ask him to do that because he'll do it willingly.

Three days before the conference

"Babe, can we go somewhere this weekend?" She asked while they were cuddling on the bed.

"Mmm... where do you want to go, love?" He asked. It's the first time that she asked him to go somewhere. It is always him who is dragging her to go here and there.

"Hmm... I saw a beautiful hotel and resort on the island. I want to see it personally," she said with admiration in her eyes.

"MC's?" He knows what beach and resort she was referring to, but he wants to confirm it.

"Uh-huh," she replied, anxiously waiting for his answer.

"As you wish, my love." He was happy and satisfied to know that his wife admires the fruit of his labor. An idea popped into his head. He smiled at her and grabbed his phone on the nightstand to message Anthony.

He cupped her face and kissed her domineeringly.

"Umph," she groaned. "You will be late for work," she said incomprehensibly.

"I'm taking a day off today. We will go somewhere," he winked at her. She got excited and said happily, "okay!"

She hurriedly went to the bathroom to clean herself and change her nightgown to a simple yellow dress that she had just grabbed in the walk-in closet. Marco was amused while watching her quick movements. He shook his head and began his business.

Marco instructed Nana Maria to pack their clothes for a week's stay at MC's Hotel and Resort. She immediately complies with a broad smile on her face, which she quickly hides.

Athena ate her breakfast happily, knowing that Marco had taken a day off to be with her.

"Where are we going?" She asked innocently.

Marco glanced at her and wondered if he should keep it from her or let her know in advance.

"Any idea?" He asked with a mischievous smile.

"Mmm... MC's?" She said in a confident tone. 'She only mentions MC to him earlier so he thought of bringing her there?' She said to herself, confirming her doubt.