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,

me. They'll try to warn you off me and possibly say I influenced you in your decision to leave him." Jake scratches the

Okay Emily, don't screw this up.

*****

"Trevor abused me for years." I 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

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

out clumps of my hair and he bruises my entire body beside

I comment, glancing at the officer who are

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, home is home. I didn't have anywhere else to go, anyone to turn to. My

you like to come to the station and make an official statement Emily?" The officer

respond firmly. Jake would take care of that. 

me, glancing between Jake and I suspiciously. It's

here." I gesture around the room and she narrows her eyes at me.

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

respond confidently, my

if she can see straight

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

jaw is clenched and I sense her and Jake have previous history. Jake smirks at her,

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

careful who you choose as your friends."

instant frown settles on my face and I narrow

friend to me, he let me stay here to keep me safe. He's done more for me than you probably ever will. You're here to

Helen's face is now raging, her jaw