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One day, on one of my lunchtime rambles. I discovered a secret. A marsh with a walking path around it. It became a favorite place and I started going there every day. 

Why?

The solitude. Being in nature. If it wasn’t for that marsh I don’t think I would have lasted. I often stayed there too long. 

What do you mean? 

Well, it was a job and a lunch hour, you know? But I could never make myself make it back to the office by 1:00. 

Did you ever get in trouble for that? 

Not in the traditional sense, no. 

What’s you mean?

When the affair started, it started there. I brought her there to stroll. 

And what happened? 

We chatted and we kissed. 

That was all?

It was enough. 

Was it really? 

Oh my god, no it wasn’t. Not at all. 

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