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.

about us." Jake clears his throat, looking uncomfortable.

say I influenced you in your decision to leave him." Jake scratches

don't screw this up.

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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 sympathetic.

lump in my throat. I over 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 me to go on and I look back

and then kick me repeatedly, he's fractured my bones, he pulls out clumps of my hair and he bruises my entire body

so much worse than this, it's had time to heal." I comment, glancing at the officer who are examining them with sadness in

me feel weak, helpless. I now know I should have done more to stop it but I'm still

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

want to press charges." I respond firmly. Jake would take care of

It's the first time she's spoken and I know she doesn't believe

"I don't want to press charges, that's my decision. I'm safe here." I gesture around the room and she narrows her eyes at me.

Melvin?" She asks, totally

I respond confidently, my head held

befriend," she probes, her head tilted as if she can

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

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

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

you choose as your friends."

instant frown settles on my face and I narrow

let me stay here to keep me safe. He's done more for me than you probably ever will. You're here to talk about Trevor, not

at my response. Helen's face is now raging, her jaw clenched firmly. She definitely isn't happy with my response. The