Two of a Kind: They share interests from childhood

Sharifah 
How would you describe Sumaiya?
She is not friendly at first sight, until you get to know her better. She is a neat freak.
 Are you closer now or when you were younger?
We have always been close. We attended the same schools and shared the same interests since Primary Three. We both wanted to be fashionistas or teachers. Today, we wear the same clothes and go together to parties, which has kept us close.

What are your hobbies?
If money was a hobby, I love making money.
Do you sometimes feel like you are competing with each other?
Uhm, there is a thin line, which I think is covered by the fact that we appreciate each other.
How often do you argue?

A lot. What is funnier is that when we are arguing and the third person comes to assuage our argument, we instead turn against him or her.
Since we have different concepts in design, we cannot avoid arguments. To reach a middle ground, I always do what Sumaiyah wants.
If you got a call that your sister was in jail, what crime would come to mind?
I would think she was framed, or took someone else’s blame because she is quite calm.
How different and alike are you?

She is fastidious. However, we both are interested in fashion and decoration. I am more responsible than her since I am a mother and she is not yet one.
Any nickname for her?
My son named her Kaka and now we call her Kaka.
What can you do that she can’t?

I can close a business deal alone. 
What can she do that you cannot?
Sumaiyah is good at finance and without her, we would not own three companies.
Your favourite childhood memory?
Our aunt posted us on a certain forum for commercial bridal party roles. People called and hired us to be their flower girls. 
What things are you both bad at?

We are both impatient.
What did you most fight about as children?
Since we always had the same things, we never got a chance to fight.
What habit would you change about your sister?
She needs to be accommodative of others. Not everyone can be as neat as her. I also would want her to be more independent.
Who has more friends and why?

I do. Even some of her friends she got from me.
Who reads more?
Sumaiyah, because I am more of a researcher.
What has changed about Sumaiyah?
She is no longer as friendly as she used to be. She is an introvert. She also stopped sharing her clothes with me (maybe because I am bigger than her now).

Sumaiyah
How would you describe Sharifah? 
She is tough, principled, and loves fashion. She is so fast in helping, especially financial problems.
Are you closer now or when you were younger?
We are closer now.

Your hobbies are…?
Swimming, and badminton (though I no longer play).
Do you sometimes feel like you are competing with each other?
The fact that we are twins, I feel like everyone should be on the same page and walking the same pace. If anything is uneven, it feels like a competition (That is just a feeling).

How often do you argue?
Every day. The most recent argument was when I borrowed money from her and I did not want to pay back. When she asked for it, I told her that I had bought her son’s outfit so she should trade the money for it. We had a long argument, although she later apologised and forgave me. The other arguments are just work-related such as the design concepts.
If you got a call that your sister was in jail, what crime would come to mind?
Maybe she fought them over something.  She believes she is always right.
How different or alike are you?
 I am more of an introvert and shy. She is outspoken and bold.

Any nickname for her?
Maama wa bataano because she takes  care of  our late sister’s children .
What can you do that she cannot?
I am organised and I love cooking but she is  friendlier than I am.
Favourite childhood memory?
The times we would wear similar clothes to parties. We felt special and loved.
What things are you both bad at?
We are the impatient duo.
What did you most fight about as children?
Since we almost owned similar things, for example when she lost her toy, she claimed mine. That would create chaos but it didn’t last.
What habit would you change about your sister?

She is tough and stern on others. I would want her to loosen up a bit and at least smile a little more.
Who has more friends and why?
She has more friends.  I think it is because I am shy.
Who reads more?
I do.
What has changed about Sharifah as you grow older?
She is now a mother of five. That makes her a bit of a no-nonsense.