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

had done to him. A pang of hurt jabs into my chest

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

wanting to give him mixed signals but it feels so wrong not ending the text with the little sign of affection. Even though we aren't together anymore doesn't mean

him, I will always love him.

my first love, my first

abandon him. Moments pass and my phone buzzes, causing me to jump in surprise. I can feel my heartbeat quickening up as I read over his reply --

- Why do you care?

I can't turn

Jake - You left me Muffin.

- For good reason.

Let

I can 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."

Jake," I say quietly,

asks me, his voice low and deep. A small tingle travels down my spine

Jake," I murmur in response. Seeing him face to face will only cause my emotions to fly off the handle and I can't

"I didn't know you were at the club."

my face contorting

"That's your explanation?" I ask, bewildered at his attitude.

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