So a few days ago I hung out with my family, as it is a ritual for us to once in a while converge at the family house to talk and make silly noises. While at it, mum reminded us of a funny experience that happened one time we visited the village. Before I continue the story, I think you should know I am a twin, and identical one at that, same height, same weight, same everything, my face opens his phone using the facial recognition tool. Okay back to my story We visited the village with my mom, somewhere in Africa, it was a holiday, and so, we decided to make the most of the opportunity by swimming (I should mention here that my twin, and I had no experience whatsoever). A close relative about the same age as we was, took us to a nearby river but cautioned us not to exceed a certain level because of its depth. That moment was one of the most memorable moments of my life as I had fun,I did not even notice how quickly time had passed till I felt very hungry, so I tried to talk to the boy who took us to this spot, to take us back home, but he was somewhere at the middle of the river which was far from me. I noticed that the water was at his neck level, and since I was taller, I assumed it would be at my chest when I got to him. How wrong of me. Little did I know that he was doing something with his legs underneath the water that kept him afloat. By the time he saw me approaching him, it was too late as I had lost balance and was beginning to drown. I saw the look of horror on my twin's face and I heard him shout "help my brother" he cried so much and ran to join me in the water. Very funny because he also could not swim. He just wanted to really help. Thankfully, the other boy came to our rescue, and we both were safe.
**Pros and cons of being a twin
**
Cons
Growing up with him, we did everything together, went to same school, same class and atimes same seat. So, we were so used to each other, He is literally my “day one buddy.” The fact that we are not Siamese twins, at some point in our lives we will definitely go separate ways, that's was a giant and bitter pill for me to swallow. At the end we both are married, and we are no longer together, and we are doing just fine even though it wasn't an easy journey.
Pros
Its amazing to know that whatever I am going through I have someone who is willing to hear everything bit of my frustration and willing to proffer solution and advices, atimes I wonder how people who are not twins cope. In all, being a twin is an experience I will love to have in my next life!