The TV turned on as well, and the President's face appeared. He looked haggard and considerably older than the last time Jude had seen him. The neat suit he always wore in public was gone, replaced by a disheveled one that looked as if it had not been washed for several days. He did not look like the most influential man in the nation, just a random neighborhood elder.
"Dear citizens. This is your President. Before starting this broadcast, I would like to ask you one thing. Please call everyone around you to listen to this announcement. I'll say it again..."
From the street in front of the house, several shouts could be heard.
"Hey, watch the TV!"
"Everyone, please watch the TV!"
"The electricity is back on!" Jude shouted, adding his voice to the others.
After a few minutes, the President nodded and started to speak.
"Dear citizens. I know that you must have been heartbroken by the measures that started a few days ago. Today, I'm here to explain everything."
