27 Tomorrow I Will Be Your Wife
Tomorrow, I will be your wife
Hyderabad |
India
English
Behind the scenes
The inspiration for this text came to me during conversations in Hyderabad, in central India, while I was working for an optical company. Among other things, we discussed the topic of arranged marriages.
In many Western societies, the idea may seem surprising: how can you love someone you did not choose yourself? Yet, through conversations with several people, I discovered a more nuanced reality.
An arranged marriage does not always mean a forced marriage. It can be understood as a meeting facilitated by families, in which two people gradually get to know each other and build their relationship over time.
This idea led me to reflect deeply: love is not necessarily a sudden spark or an individual decision. It can also grow gradually, shaped by respect, responsibility, and a shared life project.
The text thus imagines the thoughts of a young woman on the eve of her wedding, as she barely knows her future husband.
Echoes of the world
The text is written in English, but set within a deeply Indian context. It includes, for example, the word sari, a traditional garment worn by many women across the subcontinent.
Over the centuries, English has also absorbed many words from Indian languages. Common terms such as shampoo, bungalow, and pyjamas originally come from Hindi.
In India, English also plays a particular role: it often serves as a common language between regions that speak very different languages such as Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, or Urdu.
Over time, this English has evolved. The Indian accent gives it a distinctive musicality, with clear vowels and a steady rhythm.
And you, do you think love is always born from a choice… or can it also grow over time?
To reflect and capture your thoughts, turn to the dedicated pages in the book.
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