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.

know about us." Jake

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

don't screw

*****

a small bun is writing everything down in a little notepad and

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

down and then kick me repeatedly, he's fractured 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.

comment, glancing at

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

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

don't want to press charges." I respond

asks me, glancing between Jake and I suspiciously. It's the first time she's spoken and

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

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

friend," I respond confidently, my head held

"You're friends with Jake Melvin? He doesn't seem like your type to befriend," she probes, her head tilted as if she can see straight through

Helen?" Jake asks coldly, tilting his head at

"Of course not." Helen replies tightly, lying through her teeth. Her jaw is clenched and I sense her and Jake have previous history. Jake smirks at her, bouncing forward and back on

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

who you choose as

instant frown settles on my face and I narrow my eyes at her, standing

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

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