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.

to warn you off me and possibly say I influenced you in your decision to leave him." Jake scratches

Okay Emily, don't screw this up.

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are looking at me, waiting for an answer. One of them with blonde hair tied back into a small bun is

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

he bruises my entire body beside my

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

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,

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

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

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

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

"So what's your relationship with Jake Melvin?" She asks, totally off

friend," I respond confidently, my head held

your type to befriend," she probes, her head tilted as if she can

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

is clenched and I sense her and Jake have previous

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

who you choose as

instant frown settles on my face and I narrow

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

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