“You have no business meddling with our affairs,” Gio said through clenched teeth.
“I wouldn’t meddle if you’ve known how to take care of your girlfriend properly,” Tabi replied with an undisguised jab.
“Guys, please stop fighting,” Sandy’s weakened voice intervened.
“Stay out of this. You’re going with me!”
Gio moved to take Sandy with him. His hand clamped on Sandy’s arm tighter than necessary, making her wince. Sandy’s eyes immediately watered in pain.
“Gio, you’re hurting me,” Sandy complained in a shaky voice.
“Gio! Stop!” Tabi could no longer stay out of it.
“You stop! You’ve meddled enough!"
“Damn it! Let her go!”
“Never!”
Gio’s fist flew and landed straight at Tabi’s temple. Then everything descended into chaos. Sandy called for them to stop, but no one listened. She kept
