CHAPTER NINETEEN

A/N hi again this is only a short chapter to set you up for the next lot of angst. As you have probably noticed I have used bits from the series in the story. This continues with that theme, but we are going to find out so much more in the coming chapters. Firstly about why Cosima's mum is the way she is. Secondly just how far she will go to 'protect' Cosima and finally how Cosima and Delphine deal with their separate issues and being apart. Also there is a bit of a court case going on as well. So sit back and enjoy.

Delphine had tried to call Cosima a few times but every time there was no answer and she was starting to get worried. She had started thinking that she had taken such a huge risk for nothing because Cosima obviously never felt the same for her.

A knock at the front door caught her attention. It wasn't a big knock but loud enough for her to hear it at that time of night. Delphine put her dressing gown on and made her way to answer it.

The knocking began again as Delphine switched the hall light on. It then stopped.

"Delphine!" Felix's voice whispered through the door.

Delphine ran to the door and opened it.

"Felix what's wrong? What has happened to Cosima? Is she here with you?" Delphine asked all at once.

"Delphine, Cosima is at home. She is sleeping. She has spent most of the evening at the police station. She got home and had a massive anxiety attack. She is so worked up. She told them everything about how you met and your relationship and they have turned it round on you. She feels like she has now sent you to prison." Felix explained.

"Why, what did they turn round?" Delphine asked more calmly than she actually felt.

"The bit where you went away and you were working and then you slept together. She didn't know that they would do that but they did. Delphine they are going to come after you." Felix said sadly. "I think you should leave. Get out of London; get out of the UK whilst you still can."

"No Felix I won't do that at all! By doing that I am saying that I am guilty and I am not. I will be staying and fighting this. I will not give up and leave." Delphine replied shocked at Felix even suggesting this to her. "I think you have said enough Felix. Give Cosima my love when you see her again. But I am not leaving!"

"I thought you might say that. That's why I have come to do this!" Felix said as he brought a gun out of his pocket. "I'm sorry Delphine this is for the best."

"What will happen to her?" Delphine asked as the gun was fired and she slid down the front door. Felix ran as fast as he could to get away.

Cosima was sound asleep when Felix returned into the house. He was sweating profusely he had ran all the way back. He made his way to the bathroom and switched on the shower. He undressed and got in. letting the water wash over him.

"What the hell have I done? Why the hell did I let her talk me into it!" He said into the noise of the water.

FLASHBACK

Felix was just finishing his joint when his phone rang.

"Hello?" he said into the device.

"Well hello Felix!" The voice replied.

"Who is this and how do you know my name?" Felix asked confused.

"We have a mutual friend in common. I believe you know that the reason you didn't go to jail last year was because of me!"

"The reason I didn't go to jail was because I was honest and took my punishment on the chin. I lost my right to work in healthcare because I did something wrong and I have accepted that!"

"No Felix, you didn't go to jail because I told the authorities that I didn't want that to be the outcome. I knew that I could use you at some point and that point is now!"

"Why should I listen to you? I don't even know who you are?" Felix exclaimed.

"Let me just say, the tide is turning again on Cosima. This time the reason is a more personal one than just getting back at her. She cannot be with Delphine at all. It will destroy her life ultimately. I would rather her think it was a more ulterior motive that this is happening but no. it is just pure and simple. There is history between our family and The Cormier's. I cannot go any further!"

"Mrs Neihaus?"

"It doesn't matter who I am but it is imperative that they do not spend any more time together. Come to Hyde Park bandstand and there will be someone waiting for you. Please we must protect Cosima at all costs."

The phone went dead and Felix let out the breath that he was holding. He thought he had been imagining the call, that he was high.

Letting out a sigh he lit the joint he had previously made and inhaled deeply. Thinking again that if it had all been a dream then no one would be at the bandstand when he went.