Tangled Love

I hear the door faintly open and I jolt awake, my head swaying a little from the sudden movement. I'd fallen asleep sat up with my head on Emily's bed and my neck throbs from the uncomfortable position. I turn towards the door and immediately stand to my feet.

"What are you doing here?" I say, my fists clenching tightly. I stand in front of Emily's bed, guarding her from anyone who can hurt her further.

"Jake please, she's my daughter. I just want to see her." Emily's mum responds quietly. Her eyes drift over to Emily and one hand shoots up to her mouth in shock. I scoff at her actions.

"She's been in here almost two weeks and you decide to show up now. You're a terrible mother."

She doesn't respond from my harsh but truthful words. Instead her head falls forward in shame. She looks like a little kid being told off and I shake my head angrily. She doesn't care for Emily at all, in my eyes she's just as evil as Trevor. No mother should stand back and watch their child be beaten senseless by a thug twice their size.

"Jones shot her," I say angrily, remembering the night that haunts me every day. The way the gunshot filled the room, echoing loudly. I can feel myself losing control and I inhale deeply, forcing myself to stay calm.

is her real father.”

knows," I respond, fists clenching tightly in anger.

"Does she?" Her tone is shocked. Her eyes widen at me and I nod, clenching my jaw. She rubs her forehead, shaking vigorously. Her hands are trembling as she takes a

to calm

the symptoms. Her head snaps towards me and her eyes widen

she begins to protest and I hold my hand up, signalling for her to silence.

when I see one." I say bluntly, sitting back down into the chair next to Emily. I hope to God she can't hear this conversation right now.

looks so innocent, so caught up in a world she doesn't deserve. She's beautiful and

want to see my daughter."

"You should have visited her two weeks ago! How can you call yourself a mother? You've abandoned her, she still needs you!"

her bag before popping out another two pills and swallowing them. I scoff at her and my laughter fills

"You're actually unbelievable," I shake my head and run a hand through my hair.