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 clears his throat, looking

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 remember his

Okay Emily, don't screw

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

Emily?" 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

punch me until I'm 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

it's had time to heal." I comment, glancing

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

to come 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 and I suspiciously. It's the first time she's spoken and I know she doesn't believe

here." I gesture around the room and she narrows her eyes at me.

asks, totally

friend," I respond confidently, my head held

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

me Helen?" Jake asks coldly, tilting his

and I sense her and Jake have previous history.

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

you choose as your

face and I narrow my eyes at

he let me stay here to keep me safe. He's done more for me than you probably

of my eye at my response. Helen's face is now raging, her jaw clenched firmly. She definitely isn't happy with my response. The other officer