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.

us." Jake clears

warn you off me and possibly say I influenced you in your decision to leave him." Jake

Emily, don't screw this

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small bun is writing everything down

I over at Jake who was sat on the

my bones, he pulls out clumps of my hair and he bruises my entire body beside

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

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

official statement Emily?" The officer responds softly. I shake my head glancing at

respond firmly. Jake would take care of that.

suddenly asks me, glancing between Jake and I suspiciously. It's the first time she's spoken and I know she doesn't believe my truth.

don't want to press charges, that's my decision. I'm safe here." I gesture around the

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

friend," I respond confidently, my head

to befriend," she 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

"Is there a problem with her being 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. Jake smirks at her, bouncing forward and back on the heel of his

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

who you choose

frown settles on my face and I narrow my eyes

my 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

Helen's face is now raging, her jaw clenched firmly. She definitely isn't happy with my response. The other officer hands me a card, smiling at me faintly