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.

them know about us." Jake clears his

police don't like 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

Okay Emily, don't screw this up.

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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 everything down in a little

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 bones, he pulls out clumps of my hair and he bruises my entire body beside my face." I answer weakly, feeling tears prick my eyes. I stand up off

comment, glancing at the officer who are examining them with sadness in

weak, helpless. I now know I should have

come to the station and make an official statement Emily?" The officer responds softly. I shake my head glancing at Jake again,

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

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

I gesture around

totally off topic. I

friend," I respond confidently, my head held high.

doesn't seem like your type to befriend," she probes, her head tilted as if she can see straight through me. I hear Jake cough and

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

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

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

you choose as your

I narrow my

He's done more for

from the corner of my eye at my response. Helen's face is now raging, her jaw clenched firmly. She