The story of Christine and Hamza could have been a scenario of Ramadanesque soap opera, but it is very real. While many saw in their union a simple visa opportunity, the couple is good after four years of marriage, under the intrigued gaze of the British media like The Sun and the Yorkshire Evening Post.
It all started on Facebook, where Christine, English teacher and author, offered English lessons. Hamza registered there, and in a few months, a relationship has been woven, going beyond simple grammar. A visit to Tunisia, a walk by the sea, a romantic dinner … and a wedding celebrated in Manouba without even going through the engagement.
“Christine is my queen, I like her personality and her intelligence,” says Hamza, who now manages cooking and cleaning while her wife is preparing to receive a hip prosthesis. A domestic balance that would make more than one dream!
Of course, there is no shortage of criticism. Between the skeptics in the United Kingdom who suspect a marriage of interest and an overly direct Tunisian restaurateur who dared to question Hamza about his intimate life, the couple had to face many remarks. But Christine replies without detour: “He is a Tunisian with hot blood, our life as a couple is more active than that of many young people! »»
From now on, the couple envisages a departure to England, officially for health reasons. Will Hamza finally get his visa? The story is far from over …
