CLOSE FRIENDS

The Spanish Prime Minister was reading the reports dealing with his popularity. The papers said that he was the worst deemed PM in the recent history of Spain. The PM was really concerned, he read carefully the cruel lines while he scratched his beard.

He looked around. He was completely alone in his office. It was sad to read that kind of news. He couldn't understand why people didn't appreciate his efforts to save the country. He puffed deeply his authentic ten-euro Cuban cigar and said:

"You're a close friend... I know I can trust you".

The cigar, while lighting up its top, replied with a friendly voice:

"You always can, Mr President, you always can... Keep on doing the same".

The PM sighed. He had found consolation where he knew he would.

Frantz Ferentz, 2012