Sweet Surrender: The Ceo’s Second Wife - Chapter 332
Alex and Caroline boarded the ferry boat going to the next island.
They traveled starting at 6:00 in the evening and arrived on the mystery island at 6:00 in the morning.
The Mystery Island only has three hotel resorts.
The couple check-in to the best hotel on the entire island ~ The Jungle Paradise Hotel and booked for a one-week stay.
The first thing they do on the island is sleeping the whole day because they don’t get enough sleep in the ferry boat last night
Their real adventure begins the next day.
The hotel has a total of five swimming pools that cater to kiddies, a.d.u.l.ts, and teens. The source of the refreshing water in the pool came from the spring water located near the resort.
The next day.
The hotel staff delivered an appetizing breakfast to the couple’s room – a complimentary gift from the hotel.
After eating lunch… the couple took advantage of the cool and invigorating water in the pool. They were frolicking in the refreshing water starting from 2:00 until 5:00 in the afternoon.
During the evening, the couple eats dinner in a restaurant that exclusively served authentic local cuisine.
After they finished with their dinner, the couple went to watch the show organized by the hotel. There’s a fire play display near the pool area, men and women spit fire using their mouth, while the others were dancing by swinging back and forth the rope’s end burning with flames, serenaded by the lively music.
It was a spectacular show and the couple enjoyed it so much.
Hours went by.
At 9:00 in the evening, the couple retired early in the comfort of their private room.
The next day.
After breakfast, the hotel organized a tour into the three famous lagoons – located two kilometers from the hotel.
The hotel provides a free tour bus for their valued clients.
The couple boarded the bus excitedly with their bags wanting to take a dip in the tempting blue lagoons printed in the brochure provided by the hotel.
After the guest boarded the vehicle, the bus moves forward going to the first lagoon.
One hour later, they arrived at The Dolphin Lagoon. They stayed there for half an hour taking pictures and admiring the beautiful scenery. Then they start traveling again.
Half an hour later, they reached their destination, The Whale Lagoon. It was just a tiny body of water about one kilometer wide.
They stayed in the area for half an hour and proceed to their final destination where the hotel has a building erected in that area for their valued clients to use while exploring the area and bathing in the blue lagoon.
Thirty minutes later, by noon.
They finally reached The Starfish Lagoon, a breathtaking five-hectare greenish looking lagoon, surrounded by lush vegetation and trees and other marine species.
The guests left the bus and entered the restaurant like structure owned by the hotel. The guest was treated to a buffet style lunch. The dishes consisted mostly of seafood and veggies.
After eating lunch, the guests proceed to the adjacent structure where the comfy couches, lockers, and bathrooms can be found for the guests to relax and change into their swimming attire.
A few minutes later, the guests were already heading excitedly to the magnificent lagoon, including Alex and Caroline.
They took photos and videos of the picturesque lagoon and later on plunged into the invigorating refreshing water.
The guest stayed in The Starfish Lagoon for four hours enjoying the water and exploring the nearby places.
At 5:00 in the afternoon…the sun is already preparing to set on the horizon.
The guests boarded the vehicle going back to the hotel.
The two hours ride back to the hotel was smooth and enjoyable for the guests.
They reached the hotel at 7:15 in the evening.
Alex and Caroline went straight to the restaurant to have dinner there because they’ve been starving during the ride.
They ordered a sumptuous dinner… and later on relaxed in the lounger beside the pool, drinking their favorite wine while listening to the mellow music blaring from the sound system operated by the hotel.
The couple looked at each other, a happy and satisfied smile adorned their lips.
“The Starfish Lagoon is the best lagoon for me – among the three lagoons we visited today,” Caroline commented.
“I agree, although the other two lagoons are also beautiful in their own right,” Alex said.
“I can’t wait to see the Sea of Clouds situated at the top of the mountain where you can see the clouds surrounding the mountain top!” Caroline said excitedly.
“Me too! I heard that it’s the latest tourist attraction in this area that was officially opened just two years ago and the hotel included it in our itinerary!” Alex beamed.
The couple went to their rooms to pack a few of their clothing into their backpacks and sleep early for the night because tomorrow morning after breakfast they will be going to the mountain top to see the clouds.
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The next day.
The couple woke up early and have breakfast in their suite.
By the time the appointed schedule for the travel started, they’re the first couple to board the bus at 8:00 am sharp.
It’s a whole day affair. They will return to the hotel at night time.
After all the guests were already on board, the driver of the tour bus started the engine and they began their journey.
They traveled for four hours, only stopping twice for restroom stopover.
They finally reached their destination four hours later.
There are several local restaurants situated at the foot of the mountain, selling a variety of dishes. Serving the tourists all day long.
The Sea of Clouds attraction was a famous destination for the local and foreign tourists in that area since it started operating last two years ago. The attraction is open starting from 8:00 in the morning and closes at 5:00 in the afternoon. The guests have to climb the 100 easy steps leading to the top of the mountain where a platform was erected for spectacular viewing of the surrounding areas. In every twenty steps taken, there are chairs – that a person can rest for a while before continuing the climb.
The guests scattered and went to find the best restaurant that caters to their discerning taste buds and ordered their food.
Alex and Caroline entered one of the restaurants and ordered delicious local cuisine – which they enjoyed very much.
Thirty minutes later, the guests along with their tour guide start climbing the steps.
Alex, Caroline, and several others were taking advantage of the chairs and took a few minute’s rests in between twenty steps taken.
Finally, they finished the 100 steps and reached the top of the mountain.
“OMG! This is pure heaven!” Caroline exclaimed in delight. She was mind blown after seeing the thick clouds gathering like a blanket in the eastern part of the platform. She and Alex rushed to that area.
They stood on their tracks stupefied. For such a heavenly sight, it’s hard to describe it in words.
“Wow, I never thought that such an amazing place like this existed somewhere here in our country!” Alex murmured in wonderment.
“Yeah, this place offers a breathtaking view of heaven!” Caroline grinned. She took photos and videos of them together with the sea of clouds as their background.
A moment later, Alex saw the cafeteria at the other end of the platform serving refreshing cold drinks and desserts. There were tables and chairs as well as numbers of people eating in there. “Babe, wait here, I will buy cold soft drinks because I’m getting thirsty,” he said.
“Okay,” Caroline replied and continue taking photos and videos of the surrounding areas. She took photos of Alex inside the cafeteria buying their drinks, then she put her phone inside the backpack that she was carrying behind her back. She looked at her husband again. He was waving at her, smiling brightly inside the cafeteria, she returned his smile.
Then suddenly…
An unexpected thing happened!
The ground beneath their feet shook and the earthquake hit the island with a 7 scale magnitude. Screams of panic and fear erupted from the crowd as the earthquake continue shaking the mountain vigorously…then a loud noise rang in the air…as if something has been snap in half!
Something is collapsing!
The crowd stared in shock and horror as the ground parted… sending the other half of the area plummeting below in lightning speed – plunging straight towards the ground where several of the restaurants were located…
