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

your decision to leave him." Jake scratches the back of his

screw

*****

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

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

me repeatedly, he's fractured my bones, he pulls out clumps of my hair and he bruises my entire body beside my face." I

time to heal." I comment, glancing at the

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

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

to press charges." I respond firmly. Jake would take

I suspiciously. It's

safe here." I gesture around the room and she narrows her

your relationship with Jake Melvin?" She asks, totally off

I respond confidently, my head

probes, her head tilted as if she can see straight through me. I hear Jake cough and turn to see him stand up, his hands in his jean pockets.

"Is there a problem with her being friends with me Helen?" Jake asks coldly, tilting his head

jaw is clenched and I sense her and Jake

Jake continues. Helen sighs, admitting defeat. She ignores Jake and turns

you choose as your friends."

face and I narrow my eyes at her, standing

choice who I'm friends with, not yours. He's a good 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 talk about Trevor, not Jake. So I'd like to stick to the subject."

raging, her jaw clenched