“I’ll be right back.”

Anxious to leave their camp to explore a bit, she quickly, and quietly, walked through the trees to commune with nature alone. Her light footsteps, and pauses, did not silence the twittering birds. Yet a snapped twig, sent startled lizards scurrying across dry, fallen leaves. “Oops. Sorry, about that guys,“ she whispered. Taking a deep breath of fresh air, it was a good decision to get away from their busy lives.

Man, did they ever need this trip to unplug from reality! It was agreed, cell phones were only for emergencies and thus, they locked them up…well, actually tossed them in the tent. Which reminded her, she had forgotten to take her phone while on her excursion. Eh. It’s fine, she’s only taking 10 steps away from camp. What could possibly happen? She was within shouting distance.

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