"Are you okay Emily?"

Ethan asked and immediately started untying the ropes on my hands and feet. I nodded yes.
A tear slipped down my cheek in relief.

"It's okay. You're safe now"

He said and hugged me.

"What the hell were you doing?"

Ethan asked. His face was contorted into a frown full of rage.

"And why the hell did you just barge into my house like that?"

Ornaldo equally challenged.

"You're sick in the head"

Ethan said and dashed towards Ornaldo, punching his stomach in the process. Ornaldo staggered back and fell to the floor. He held onto Ethan's leg and pulled him down. They struggled with each other, rolling in the process. Ethan landed another jaw breaking punch on Ornaldo's face. In the twinkle of an eye, Ornaldo rolled over and was on top of Ethan. He punched Ethan twice on the face.

I winced as they fought. I really hated violence.

The door swung open again.

"Ethan! Ornaldo!"

Our heads immediately turned to the direction of the voice.

"Please stop".

I scoffed at her. What was she doing here?

" Stay out of this Gwen" Ornaldo said.

"You're really going to get it from me, you sick bastard"
Ethan muttered.

Ethan held onto Ornaldo's throat. They continued struggling.

"Stop it!"

Gwen pleaded but it fell on deaf ears. They were engrossed in how to kill each other. I just remained glued to my spot, not uttering a single word.

"I will kill you!"
Ornaldo said and dashed towards Ethan to stab him with broken glass.

Ethan dodged it. Just then, Gwen winced and cried out in pain as she slumped slowly to the floor.

My eyes widened in fear.