Flash Fiction #220 – Ian’s Win

Flash Fiction #220 – Ian’s Win

“Mommy, I tied my shoe all by myself!” said six-year-old Ian.

“You’re a year behind,” she replied.

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“Mom! I got an A on that exam,” said sixteen-year-old Ian.

“Your brother had a perfect score.”

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“Mom, I passed the bar exam.”

“But you failed two times prior.”

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“Mom! I won the presidential nomination,” said Ian, knowing she’d finally approve.

“Well, didn’t the other candidate have that scandal?”

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When Ian became president, he lifted his phone to call his mother, then decided against it;

he finally wanted to have a win.