Athena lay down on the bed and was about to sleep when her phone vibrated. She looked at the caller ID and found an unknown call. She knows it will be CamZ, so she reaches for her phone and answers it lazily.
"Any update?" She asked.
"Yes, I just gave you a call to let you know that I'll forward these files to Boss Z." CamZ knows that this mission is crucial to Athena's revenge. She admired her determination and self-control. Boss Z doesn't want to give this mission to them because he is concerned about Athena. From the beginning, their boss knew that the only reason Athena joined the organization was because of her desire for revenge on the Baltazars.
She traced him secretly. When she found out about Benjamin Baltazar's nephew, Anton Baltazar, she insisted on taking the mission and promised to restrain herself and collect the information they needed. Although she can fight and use guns, she won't dirty her hands for these people. She never killed anyone though she fought hard for her safety and escaped on every mission.
Their job is to collect top secret information from their targets. After they got the information they needed, their boss handled the rest. She usually doesn't care about what will happen to their target after they get what they need because they know that the information is highly kept and executed secretly due to its sensitivity and for the country's security. But this time, she wants to see the outcome of the uncle and nephew.
They committed many crimes, from stealing other people's property to murder and illegal drugs. An eye for an eye is not her ideal retaliation. He killed her parents, and she doesn't want him dead like them, but she wants him to experience life in isolation with no contact with the outside world. Torture him with their ghosts until he loses his sanity.
"Okay, thank you," she was tired and wanted to take a rest before Marco returned.
"Well, good night," CamZ sensed that she was tired, so she let her go although she still had something to discuss with her. Athena needs to report with them, but it seems like the man was holding her up.
"Good night," she said while massaging her feet. What made her tired was not the climbing from one balcony to another but the heels she wore earlier. She never wears heels though she wears dresses. She always pairs it with sneakers or flat sandals.
At the ballroom
Anthony Perez returned to the ballroom to personally report what he had seen in the room to Marco. He walked in his direction and saw that Marco was busy discussing with other people in business. He waited until Marco excused himself, and Anthony followed him. Marco entered the lounge and sat on the couch. Anthony stopped in front of him.
"Sir, the woman was nowhere to be found." When he saw Benjamin Baltazar's embarrassing appearance in his hotel room, he was perplexed on how that strange woman could tie Mr. Baltazar.
"Okay," Marco was astonished when he saw the pictures that Anthony sent him. This woman is not simple. 'Bea..' he thought. That woman's back view is similar to her Bea, who was sleeping in their room at this moment.
"I'll head to my room," he said. He stood up and left the lounge without looking back. Anthony knew what he needed to do, so he followed him out and returned to the ballroom.
Marco went straight to their room and saw Bea sleeping on their bed. He then went to the bathroom and took a quick shower. After drying his hair, Marco did not bother to wear his robe and lay down beside Bea. He pulled her closer to him and kissed her head before he closed his tired eyes. Though Marco has his eyes closed, his mind thinks of the woman in his arms and the woman's back in the ballroom. He had some suspicion, and he regretted not taking the initiative to get closer to that woman. He would likely find out if his doubt made sense if he did.
Athena felt his movement but chose to ignore him. She's too sleepy to be bothered.
Athena woke up early the following day. She put her robe on and went to the balcony with her phone. Athena closed the sliding door behind her to have some privacy and not disturb Marco in his sleep. To her surprise, she found CamZ on the other balcony next door.
Drinking her coffee, CamZ winked at Athena, who was in shock in front of her. She changed the room last night, and it happened that the room next door to where Athena was staying was vacant. Their balconies are only six feet apart.
"Good morning, pretty woman," she teased. CamZ has been up since five o'clock in the morning. She knows that Athena will be up early today too. And she would like to surprise her.
"What happened to your room?" She said in a low voice. She was about to give her a call to talk, but apparently, she moved next door. Their distance is not that far, so they can talk to each other in a low voice.
"I thought of changing rooms, so I can easily talk and see you," she said, still teasing her.
"Well, you're right," she agreed. It is more convenient for them to see each other this way.
"So..." She paused, contemplating if she should ask.
Athena got curious about what was bothering her but opted to wait on what she will say.
"Boss Z wants you to go back," Boss Z treated all of them as his children. But everyone knows that Athena is the one closest to his heart.
Athena was saddened when she mentioned Boss Z. He encouraged her to grow generally like other teenagers. Revenge is not the answer for everything. But she was so persistent. He made her a promise that she won't dirty her hands because of her desire for vengeance. He then trained her to be a spy.
They live next door with their target, which happened to have a daughter of the same age. He brought her to act like her daughter in a foreign country. His purpose is to let her see what her profession will be in the future.
When she had given free access to their target's house, he instructed her to open her eyes and ears. She was not comfortable spying at first because she felt like betraying her new friend. But he made Athena understand that their job is to collect vital information to protect their country and people.
"I understand," she said sadly. She's torn between Marco and the organization. Before she met Marco, she already had a plan to leave the organization and be free. She got what she needed with Anton Baltazar. But apparently, there's still Benjamin Baltazar and is the real culprit with her parents' demise. Athena's mind is changing into staying with the organization until Anton and Benjamin get their punishment for all their wrongdoings to her family and others.
"I'll let you know if I make my decision," her heart is breaking with the thought of leaving Marco one of these days. She knows she has to go one day, but she doesn't want it to be sooner. She wants to drag the day to be with him longer.
"Okay, we'll be waiting for you," CamZ knows that she fell in love with the man she was with when she was in the restaurant. Though she has never been in a relationship, she knows the feeling of leaving someone you love.
It's been her dream to be a spy like her mom since she found it out. She felt heartbroken when she had to run away from home to escape from his dad's house. Still, she wants to follow the path that her mom walk-on.
"Thank you," Athena replied. She turned to her side and watched the rising sun.
"You can always count on me," CamZ knows that she has to remind her of that each time.
"I know." She replied without looking at CamZ.
Marco opened his eyes and did not see his wife on the bed. He immediately got up and checked the bathroom, but she was not in there either. He put on his robe and searched for her in the kitchenette and living room. The thought of her gone scared him. He was about to call Anthony when he heard someone talking on the balcony. He cannot understand what she is saying because she's speaking in a low voice, and the sliding door between the living room and the terrace is closed.
He heaved a sigh of relief, knowing that she was in the room. 'She's talking to whom?' He asked himself. She's the type of woman who doesn't take the initiative to talk to someone unless she knows the person. She doesn't have any friends here in this city, as far as he knows. And there's no way Nana Maria will give her a call knowing that they were together.
He slowly walked to the balcony, but she suddenly turned around before opening the door. He noticed her surprised expression that suddenly went away in a split second.
He smiled and opened the door for her. "Babe, how long have you been up?" He walked closer to her and circled his arms around her waist. He raised her chin and gave her a peck on her lips.
"Not so long," she replied. She closed her eyes when Marco kissed her lips. She loved it each time he showered her with kisses.
"I was anxious when I did not see you," he said with concern.
"I'm sorry, babe." She feels guilty that she's keeping secrets from him. But she cannot tell Marco anything about it yet.
"Next time, please wake me up. I don't want to miss your presence when we're together." These days, he's been worried each time he's away from her.
"O-okay," she stuttered. 'I don't want to miss you too, but one day I will,' she sadly said to herself. If he can only see the change in Athena's face, he would see how her relaxed look changes into sadness instantly.
"I love you, Bea and I'm afraid of losing you," he said in a hoarse voice. Marco cannot hide the fear of losing her, and he doesn't know why he's clingy to her these days.
Athena was startled by his revelation. She doesn't know if there's an obvious sign that she will leave him one day. However, she wasn't sure when she had to leave him if there would be danger coming her way. It is not because of her plan, but Athena has to do it somehow. She doesn't want him hurt because of her.
"Marco..." She said in a low voice. She bowed her head, afraid that Marco would see her teary eyes.
"You'll be in my heart no matter where I am," she promised. She leaned her head on his chest and embraced him tightly.
"Your place is here with me," he replied. Marco tightened his hold on Athena's waist, pulling her closer to him.
Their sweet moments were interrupted by a knock on their door. Athena looked up at him with a look of curiosity.
"It must be Anthony," there are essential documents in his office that need his attention.
"I need to go back to work. Marco doesn't want to leave her here in the resort. But he doesn't want to force her to go with him if she still wants to enjoy her stay. Do you want to stay here?"
"I don't want to stay without you here, so let's go home." Marco brought her here to the resort despite his busy schedule. She knows that he wants to give her his full attention. That's why he set aside his work for weeks and only dealt with important ones to be with her.
"Thank you, babe." He loves his wife so much, and he is willing to sacrifice everything for her. If she wants to stay here longer, they can.
Athena gave him a peck on his lips and ran towards the bathroom. She cleaned herself as fast as she could and wrapped herself with a towel before she opened the door.
Marco watched his wife with amusement. They were cuddling with each other a while ago and expressing their feelings. But now, she's like a wild bunny trying to hide from its predator.
Athena wore her olive capri pants with a wide waistband and paired them with a white short sleeve shirt and gray casual sneakers. She packed their clothes and other essentials while Marco was still in the bathroom.
Marco takes his time in the bathroom, knowing that his wife is probably trying to finish packing their clothes quickly to avoid him. He chuckled at the thought of his red-faced wife. He's amused with her ignorance when it comes to man-woman relationships.
Athena went to the balcony to say goodbye to CamZ while Marco was still in the bedroom. She gave CamZ a call, but no one answered, so she decided to check the balcony.
"Hi, there!" CamZ greeted her with a smile. "I thought you'll be stuck in there for hours," she teased.
"Ahem, we're checking out," she said, blushing.
"Okay, see you whenever then," CamZ was disappointed that they wouldn't be able to hang out for a little bit, but she understood.
"I'll see you sooner or later, please tell Boss Z not to worry about me," she said in a low tone, almost mumbling.
"I missed you, you know?" CamZ missed her best friend, and it is upsetting that she's not coming back with her.
"I missed you, too!" Athena said excitedly. She knows that her best friend is upset with her. Still, she has to ignore it for now. Sarah missed their bond together, especially after every successful mission. Athena promised herself that CamZ would enjoy her company one day. She will make up the days that they're apart.
Athena heard some footsteps coming from their room. She quickly waved to CamZ without looking at her.
CamZ smirked at her friend. It is the first time that she sees Athena acting like that. She's like she had done something wrong and was caught red-handed.
She watched her leave the balcony in a hurry. She left the patio and looked for her phone when she was gone. She found two missed calls from Athena, and she deleted them from the call history. Anyone can get information without touching any communication device these days. Although no one messes with her things, it's best to ensure that no one can trace her calls.
CamZ gave A1 a call using a secure line. "What's up? Still sleeping?" She asked. It took four rings before A1 answered his phone.
"Hmm..." He replied. He slept late last night to watch Benjamin Baltazar's movement. He saw Marco's men enter the room and left without Benjamin Baltazar or the sight of Athena. He wondered why Marco's men followed Athena, but he shrugged it off since they did not touch anything.
He installed hidden cameras inside Benjamin Baltazar's room before he and Athena entered the room. He watched Benjamin's men enter the room and were shocked at his appearance. One of his bodyguards couldn't hold his mouth and laugh loudly. He did not stop until his stomach started to hurt from laughing and his peers gave him an angry look. He apologized and left.
They untied him and tried to wake him up. When they were about to carry him to the room to sleep comfortably, Benjamin Baltazar suddenly opened his eyes.
"Where's the bitch?" He roared angrily. He can't believe that he fell into her trap.
"You must find her!"
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