Sorry I haven't been able to upload as often but have had to complete art coursework and have some big exam results coming up next week. Will keep on uploading but may not be as frequent xxx
I gazed around the dimly lit room as the soft pillows cushioned my weary body. The blankets wrapped around me were soft on my skin and drew in the heat around me. Keeping me warm and cosy. I snuggled down, burying my self into the mess of blankets. The rain spattered against the window angrily, as though it was trying to get in. But we were safe and warm in here. Cosimas's body was intertwined with mine. I wrapped my arms around her and she buried her head under my neck until my chin was resting on her head. The clock chimed 11 causing her to stir a little; I stroked her cheek, soothing her back to sleep.
A brash knock at the door cut through the blissful peace. Cosima jolted up, startled, fumbling for her glasses in the process. Rushing to the door whilst pulling her top over her head. She pulled open the door in a hurried and rather dramatic fashion, which made me giggle a little. The open door revealed a rather weary looking man with rain dripping off his clothes.
"Hello there, My name is Detective Christopher Ramsey, I have come to inquire about the recent attack on Delphine Cormier by a Mr Mark Shears"
Cosima face dropped slightly and a worried look splayed across her face.
"Erm yeah, yeah sure.. Come in!" She gestured her hand, waving him in to the room. I huddled myself into a ball, wrapping my arms around me knees and placing my chin on top.
Giving Cosima a worried glance as the detective took of his dripping coat. She offered him a chair which he gratefully received. He pulled his chair up towards me, until we were face to face. Me looking like a scared child, sat on a pile of cushions, vulnerable.
"If I understand correctly you are Miss Delphine Cormier?"
I meekly nodded, Cosima came down to sit with me, taking my hand in hers and squeezing it for comfort.
"Oui"
"We have caught a Mr Mark Shears, the whole attack was caught on CCTV I just need you to clarify the finer details"
Mark, mark was captured? Behind bars, I was free from him? My heart lifted upwards as a weight upon my shoulders appeared to lift. But then again I didn't really want to clarify the details. To relive the memories, to tell someone which I hadn't told anyone, that he has been abusing me. He was straight to the point with his words, but then again I guess it was his job. I could see his face more clearly now, the purple bags under his sunken eyes, the lines which ran down his sagged face, he looked weary. And his eyes, they were kind eyes.
"D'accord, oui I will do it" I sighed, not wanting to relive the painful memories. Cosima looked relieved, she obviously knew he was coming, I didn't blame her for not telling me. I probably would have stopped the whole thing from happening.
"So how did you meet mark?"
"We met at university, he was studying medicine there. He was from England. He was so sweet, always doting on me, I guess... that's why I fell for him" tears stung my eyes.
"Uh, huh" he nodded whilst writing down the information.
The rest of the questions concerned the lead up to the attack and how long he has been abusing me at home for, how he abused me each time. Painful questions, which brought a lump up in my throat. Memories which I felt would haunt me forever. Being made to relive them was an experience far from pleasant. By the end of the interveiw all colour had drained from my face and I felt close to a breakdown. My knuckles white from me clenching them.
"Ok then, I think that wraps it up, do you have any questions for me?" He pauses, mid way from getting up from his chair.
"If mark is in prison, how long would he be in there for?"
"We'll he would be transferred back to the UK of course. But I would estimate anything from 10-20 years. Thankyou for you time" he smiled at me warmly "I'll show myself out". Within seconds he was gone.
"You ok delph?" Cosima rubbed my shoulder looking at me in a worried manner.
"Oui" I said. Not quite being able to comprehend the message that had just been relayed to me. The thought of him gone, locked up for 10 years at least, un able to reach me, was well, bloody brilliant. The thought kind of grew as a happy ball of energy inside me, I found such joy in the thought that I found myself beginning to laugh. Giggling at first then falling into full blown fits of laughter.
"Erm delph you ok?" Cosima looked confused.
I stood up and pulled her up with me, grabbing her hands and spinning us around.
"I'm free" I let the blissful words roll over my tounge in a whisper at first, cherishing he moment. Before letting it all out in a singing, shouting manner.
"I'm free, I'm free" Cosima was begging to giggle at my delight. We were spinning faster and faster before we fell into a heap on the cushions. Our chests heaving up and down, giggling and out of breath.
"I'm free" I whispered to myself. "I'm free". A tear of joy rolled down my cheek.