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.

"Muffin? Don't let them know about us." Jake clears his throat, looking uncomfortable.

me. They'll try 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 nod silently, trying desperately to remember his

don't screw this up.

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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 glancing at her warily. The other one is slightly older and looked in her 40's with dark hair. She seems nicer and more

the arm of the couch silently, his jaw clenched tightly in anger. He gives me a small smile, urging me to go

he pulls out clumps of my hair and he bruises my entire body beside my face."

much worse than this, it's had time to 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

like to come to the station and make an official statement Emily?" The officer responds softly.

"No. I don't want to press charges." I respond firmly. Jake would

not?" The blonde officer suddenly asks me, glancing between Jake and I suspiciously. It's

want to press charges, that's my decision. I'm safe here." I gesture around the room and she narrows her eyes at me.

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

confidently, my head

type to befriend," she probes, her head tilted as if she can see straight through me. I hear Jake cough and

problem with her being friends with me Helen?" Jake asks coldly, tilting his head at the officer. Jake knows her

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

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

you choose as your friends."

my face and I narrow my eyes at

stay here to keep me safe. He's done more for me than you probably ever

now raging, her jaw clenched firmly. She definitely isn't happy with my response. The other officer hands me