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.

let them know about us." Jake clears his

and possibly say I influenced you in your decision to leave him." Jake scratches the back of his

Emily, don't screw this up.

*****

small bun is writing everything down in a little notepad and I keep glancing at

the older police officer asks. I nod, swallowing the 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

my entire body beside my face." I answer weakly, feeling tears prick my eyes. I stand up off the couch and

this, it's had time to heal." I comment, glancing at the officer who

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

make an official statement Emily?" The

charges." I respond firmly. Jake would take

Jake and I suspiciously. It's the first time she's spoken and I know she

to press charges, that's my decision. I'm safe here." I gesture around

Melvin?" She asks, totally off topic. I look

"He's my friend," I respond confidently,

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

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

teeth. Her jaw is clenched and I sense her and Jake have previous history. Jake

Helen sighs, admitting defeat. She ignores

who you choose

my face and I narrow my eyes at her, standing up.

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 Jake. So I'd

at my response. Helen's face is now raging, her jaw clenched firmly.