After a dreamy wedding nestled among the grapevines back home, Antonio and I were finally on our way to the Maldives for our honeymoon. Every moment felt like stepping through the pages of a glossy travel magazine. The thought of having nothing but sun, sea, and each other for company was exhilarating. I looked forward to wearing my tiny bikini. I went on a diet and immense exercise a few months before our wedding. Antonio said he liked the way I was but supported me by exercising and dieting with me even when I forced him to drink bland tasteless smoothies.
Landing in Malé, the vibrant hues of the ocean were immediately spellbinding. A speedboat drove us away to our resort—a scattering of overwater villas that seemed to float serenely on the turquoise lagoon, and I wasn't surprised to fi
