The court verdict proclaimed him ‘Not Guilty’, against public expectations.
His opponents had teamed up to support him. The secret lay in the few files in his cupboard, which threatened to expose their lesser misdeeds.
He was sent to learn wrestling in childhood. He never really mastered the sport. But he clearly remembered applying baby oil to avoid cuts and bruises, and then spraying water on it, to create a glistening skin finish. Vaseline was a substitute, at times, but it was the oil that helped him slip from the opponent’s grip.
It was a lesson he never forgot.
(99 words)
Inspired by Flash Fiction Challenge at
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Great tale Reena, enjoyed it..
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That’s a character who knows how to grease the wheels. Fabulous flash with great depth and intrigue.
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Thanks a lot!
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Too true about life.
I suppose that’s where the terms came from: “That guy is slick!” and “It’s like trying to catch a greased pig.” 🙂
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Agree ☺
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Amazing story. loved it. 🙂
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Thanks.
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