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.

"Muffin? Don't let them know about us." Jake clears

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

screw this

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is writing everything down in a little notepad and I keep glancing at her warily. The other

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

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 prick my eyes. I

was so much worse than this, it's had time to heal." I comment, glancing at the officer who are examining them with sadness in her eyes.

father abused you for years 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 but I'm still classed as a child, home is home. I didn't have anywhere else to

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

don't want to press charges." I respond firmly. Jake would take care

not?" The blonde officer suddenly asks me, glancing between Jake and I suspiciously. It's the first

press charges, that's my decision. I'm safe here." I gesture around the room

asks, totally off topic. I look at her

respond confidently, my head held high.

as if she can see straight through me. I hear Jake cough and

asks coldly, tilting his head at the officer. Jake

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

admitting defeat. She

"Be careful who you choose as your friends."

An 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 you probably ever will. You're here to

response. 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