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.

us." Jake clears his throat, looking

your decision to leave him." Jake scratches

don't screw this up.

*****

say quietly to the two female 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

at Jake who was sat on the arm of the couch silently, his jaw clenched tightly in anger. He gives me a small smile, urging

my entire body beside my face." I

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

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

and make an official statement Emily?" The officer responds softly. I shake my head glancing at Jake again, remembering

I respond firmly. Jake would take care of

and I suspiciously. It's the first time she's spoken and I know

charges, that's my decision. I'm safe here." I gesture around

asks, totally off topic. I look at

respond confidently,

tilted as if she can see straight through me. I hear Jake cough

with me Helen?" Jake asks coldly, tilting his head at

I sense her and Jake have previous history. Jake smirks at her, bouncing forward and back on the heel of

continues. Helen sighs, admitting defeat. She ignores Jake and turns to face me.

who you choose as your friends."

An instant frown settles on my face and I

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

can faintly see him smirking from the corner of my eye at my response. Helen's face is now raging, her jaw clenched firmly. She definitely isn't happy with my