After the couple arrived, they sat in the back. There was no communication during the process. The woman looked depressed and reluctant, and the man could only hold her hand and stroke it gently to comfort her.
The plane cruised over the water, took off, and flew north of Male.
Along the way, we passed many beautiful islands. The layout of almost every island is similar. In addition to the beach area, coral reefs, and large forests, there are also large groups of buildings.
The large main building is generally the island’s public facility, and the scattered smaller buildings are stand-alone guest villas. Some houses are nestled in the tropical forest on the beach, while others jut out from the sea and are built directly on the islands and coral reefs above the sea.
The plane landed on the water and slowly taxied to the dock. As a group of people stepped off the plane, they were greeted by the slightly salty sea breeze of the tropical island.
Charlie booked the best water house for his family for four nights. After landing on the island, the housekeeper drove a golf cart and took the family of four to the guest room, while introducing them to the basic situation of the island.
White Horse Island has many facilities, including six restaurants of various types, more than one bar, and a spa. It offers almost every marine entertainment imaginable, including a variety of diving activities.
Of course, all of these are charged separately. A casual Western meal or a typical Maldivian meal here will cost at least $500 per person. Even a basic essential oil SPA massage will cost at least $1,000 or $2,000. The cost-effectiveness can be said to be almost zero.
Even though accommodation costs may not seem that expensive, once you arrive on the island, everything is very expensive.
However, the guests who come here are basically very rich, and hundreds of thousands of US dollars may be just a number, so everyone can accept it.
After the family had settled into two rooms and rested for a while, Charlie got ready to prepare dinner.
He sent an introduction to the island’s restaurants to the family of four’s WeChat group. Elaine Ma was the first to express her opinion: “Let’s try the local seafood in the Maldives tonight! I heard the locals cook delicious seafood.”
“Good.”
Charlie immediately used the room phone to call the housekeeper and asked the housekeeper to help reserve a table at a local Maldivian restaurant.
After booking their seats, the family of four changed into beach-style T-shirts and shorts, and walked from the water house to the restaurant, enjoying the sea breeze.
The scenery along the way was amazing. Jacob and Elaine Ma almost never put down their phones. However, Claire seemed to be in no mood. She took small steps alone, clapping her hands in front and behind. She felt very bored.
Charlie asked with concern: “Wife, why do you seem to be in a bad mood? Are you dissatisfied with the environment here?”
Claire forced a smile, shook her head and said, “Maybe it’s because I’m still a little tired from the trip, and I haven’t recovered yet. Plus, my period is coming soon, so I feel a little weak.”
Charlie quickly said: “I have blood-enhancing medicine here, I will come back and give it to you later.”
Charlie thought that he would immediately take some pills into the water and let Claire take them, but Claire shook her head slightly and said, “Don’t bother. I think it will be fine after eating.”
Charlie nodded. He always felt that there was something wrong with Claire, but he didn’t know what was wrong.
He was not very sensitive to emotions, so he attributed Claire’s condition to Jacob and Elaine Ma’s excessive actions, as well as the fatigue from the long journey. Then he just wanted to order some delicious food to restore Claire’s energy.
When the four of them arrived at the Maldivian-style restaurant, the sunset had just appeared over the sea. The bright red sunlight dyed the surrounding clouds, sky, and sea red, giving the impression that the sea and sky were one color.
There weren’t many people in the restaurant. After all, there were six restaurants here, which allowed them to divide the customers well so that each restaurant wasn’t too noisy.
The family chose a seat that would allow them to watch the sunset and the ocean view. Charlie handed the menu to Claire and Elaine Ma, asking them to order some of their favorite dishes.
Jacob looked outside the restaurant at this time and couldn’t help but exclaim: “Damn, that guy has two wives!”
Charlie, Claire, and Elaine Ma subconsciously followed his gaze and saw a Middle Eastern-looking man walking towards them with two veiled women on his left and right. The important point was that both women had big bellies and were clearly pregnant.
Elaine Ma muttered: “What’s all the fuss about? Isn’t it the law that they can marry four wives?”
After saying that, seeing Charlie’s face full of shock, he asked in surprise: “Good son-in-law, don’t think about this kind of thing! Don’t envy them, their system is different from ours, just look at it!”
Charlie recovered from his shock, smiled awkwardly, and said: “Mom, I’m not jealous, this person is my friend…”
“Friend?”
The family of three were all shocked.
I didn’t expect Charlie to meet friends here.
Charlie also confirmed the identity of another person. Although he was not wearing a military uniform, he was indeed a friend of his Syrian warlord, Hamid.