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.

Don't let them know about us." Jake clears

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

Emily, don't screw this up.

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me, waiting for an answer. One of them with blonde hair tied back into a small bun is writing everything down in a

on the arm of the couch silently, his jaw clenched tightly in anger. He gives me a small smile, urging me to go on and I look back at the officer, feeling more confident.

fractured my bones, he pulls out clumps of my hair and he bruises my entire body beside my face." I answer weakly, feeling tears prick my eyes.

heal." I comment, glancing at the officer who are examining them with sadness in her eyes.

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

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

press charges." I respond firmly. Jake would

blonde officer 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.

I'm safe here." I gesture around the room and she narrows her eyes at

your relationship with Jake Melvin?" She asks, totally off topic. I look at her

respond confidently, my head held

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

Jake asks coldly, tilting his head at the officer. Jake knows her name?

course not." Helen replies tightly, lying through her teeth. Her jaw is clenched and I sense her and Jake have

what's the need for that question?" Jake continues. Helen sighs, admitting defeat. She ignores Jake and turns to

who you choose as

An instant frown settles on my face and I narrow

keep me safe. He's done more

response. Helen's face is now raging, her jaw clenched firmly. She definitely isn't happy with my response. The other officer hands me a card,