Tangled Love

"Emily, the police are here."

Police? Why? What have I done?

I wake from my hazy sleep and roll over, finding myself falling through the air. I let out a small yelp and land hard onto the cold floor with a thud.

"Urgh, that hurt." I groan, turning to look up at an amused Jake who was chuckling quietly, stood in my doorway.

"Get up Muffin, they want to speak to you," he says, running a hand through his hair.

"What do I say Jake?" I whisper loudly at him, panicking. Jake shrugs as if it's obvious.

"Tell them the truth."

"I thought we were going to take care of it?" I ask, confused.

"Yeah, we are going to take care of it. The police can't provide you with much safety Muffin, they're useless. Tell them why you moved here, say you don't want to press charges against Trevor and that you refuse to go back. That should do it."

He holds out a hand and I gratefully take it, groaning as Jake helps me to my feet.

"You'll be fine" he whispers, before kissing the top of my head. I nod against his chest, feeling panic and worry settle inside me. I run a hand through my hair in an attempt to make myself look more presentable.

"I'll be five minutes" I mumble, heading for the bathroom. Jake nods before quickly grabbing hold of my arm, stopping me in my tracks.

know about us." Jake clears his throat, looking

I influenced you in your decision to leave him." Jake scratches the back of his neck awkwardly before giving me a reassuring smile. I nod

Okay Emily, don't screw this up.

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police officers who are looking at me, waiting for an answer. One of them with blonde hair tied back into a small bun is writing everything down in a little notepad and I keep glancing at her warily. The other

I over at Jake who was sat on the

and he bruises my entire body beside my face." I answer weakly, feeling tears prick my eyes.

had time to heal." I comment, glancing at the officer who are

though my secret is out, it pains me to say the words. Admitting your step father abused you for years without anyone batting an eyelid wasn't an easy thing to do. It makes me feel weak, helpless. I now know I should have done more to stop it but I'm still classed as a child, home is home. I didn't have anywhere else to go, anyone to turn to. My family are distanced away from me on purpose so that Trevor could keep me

to come to the station and make an official statement Emily?" The officer responds softly. I shake my head

respond firmly.

suddenly asks me, glancing between Jake and I suspiciously. It's the first time she's spoken and I know she doesn't believe my truth.

decision. I'm safe here." I gesture around the room and

totally off topic. I look

confidently, my

if she can see straight through me. I hear Jake

being friends with me Helen?" Jake asks coldly, tilting his

her and Jake have previous history. Jake smirks at her, bouncing forward and back on

that question?" Jake continues. Helen sighs, admitting defeat. She

who you choose as your friends."

face and I narrow my eyes at her, standing

me stay here to keep me safe. He's done more

smirking from the corner of my eye at my response. Helen's face is now raging, her jaw clenched firmly. She