Tangled Love

CHAPTER 132

"Jake's boss beat him up Emily, he was barely alive when me and Tobias found him. Oh my god, it was horrible."

My mind blurs and I hold onto the wall for support as I feel my knees weaken.

"Why did Amil beat him?" I ask quickly, my heart rate increasing.

"I don't know, Tobias wouldn't tell me."

"But he rang me this morning, he sounded fine. . . A little angry but not in pain."

"It's Jake, he doesn't show when he's in pain. He's all patched up now but he's resting at home. He's not the same without you Em, he's just . . . Sad." Ivory explains, her voice softening. I feel my heart clench tightly and I take a step back, fiddling with my hands.

"I don't know what to do," I murmur, closing my eyes. The corridors are almost empty now and I sink to the floor, pulling my knees towards my chest. I feel Ivory's hand squeeze my shoulder before she crouches next to me —

"It's okay to need some space," she reassures me and I nod in a daze, my mind unable to think straight.

"Is he going to be okay?" I ask, my throat tightening as I think of him in pain. Ivory nods, helping me up off the floor.

"I think so, he's as tough as old boots. Tobias and I miss you, the house isn't the same. It's like a piece of Jake is missing too," she adds sadly and I give her a small smile knowing exactly how she feels. I miss them too, both of them.

"I miss you too but I can't do it anymore Ivory, I just can’t."

letting my bag slide to the floor. Shutting my eyes,

him. A pang of hurt jabs into my chest as I realise I wasn't there for him.

Hey, Ivory told me what happened, are you okay?

or not. I decided against it, not wanting to give him mixed signals but it feels so wrong not ending the text

him, I will always love

my first love,

and even though I'm hurting right now, I can't just abandon him. Moments pass and my phone buzzes, causing me to

do

- Of course I care, I can't turn

- You left me

Emily - For good reason.

I know. Let me explain, please?

do is give him the chance to explain. I owe him that much at least. Holding the phone to my ear, I wait patiently for him

"Hey Emily."

I say quietly, getting comfortable

to do this over the phone?" He asks me, his voice low and deep. A small tingle travels down my spine and I close my eyes, trying to ignore it.

response. Seeing him face to face will only cause my emotions to fly off the handle and I can't do that, I have

were

my face contorting in utter confusion.

"That's your explanation?" I ask, bewildered

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