A Magenta Anecdote

Forget About It

4.

Magenta

I sat in my room with my mom , drinking tea. She was rubbing my head and apologizing.

" I'm sorry I didn't answer your call , I was too caught up in signing . That would've been prevented."

"And it would've been someone else , and they might not have been so lucky."

" And you don't remember anybody?"

"No , mom. It happened quickly and I'd like to forget about it."

"Alright sweetie . We're gonna go shopping in an hour so get ready darling." She said rubbing my hand and exiting my room.

I got up and walked to the mirror . I rubbed my eyes and went to check the mail . Scam , scam , a letter from Harvard , wait a letter from Harvard? I jumped up and down.

I turned to run to my house when Noel popped up behind me. I tried to run back but forgot about the mailboxes so I did the best thing and ran under him. He ran after me and grabbed me by the arm.

"Noel , let me go . " I whispered.

"Magenta , I am not going to hurt you." He said to me in a soft tone. I observed him , his eyes weren't red like normal , his fingers weren't shaking , his hair was combed back , he didn't smell of marijuana and he looked dressed to par.

" How can I believe you?" I questioned him. He let me go.

" You just have to trust me. Follow me."

Noel walked back to his house and me being me , I followed. We walked to his room and to my dismay he had a bunch of rock band posters : Chelsea Grin , I Prevail , Motionless In White and every other demonic band you could think of. There wasn't much life to his room. I walked over to his dresser and picked up the only sense of life: a frame of him and three other people.

"Who's this in the portrait?" I asked.
He walked near me and peered at the picture.

"Well the younger lady was my oldest sister, Sara. Then the blonde is my mother , Chloe , next to her is my dad , Harold."

"So the Denoris' aren't your real parents ?" I asked.

" Nah. I lost my parents and sister in a car crash when I was 6 . I got put into foster care and Elizabeth and John had taken me in. I went to juvy when I was 12 because I robbed a grocery store. Then I got sent to the place again. Then they brought me back here."

"How old are you?" I asked sitting on the bed which was surprisingly comfy.

"I'm 19."

"And you're still here?"

He sighed and sat next to me.

"I know this might sound selfish but they give me everything I need. I can't leave this place."

"What happened out there yesterday?" I asked him.

" You were in a stitch and I got you out of it."

"Were you following me? How did you know where I was?"

"You have to understand that I ... I c... I care about you. I NEED you to be safe. Magenta , I'm attracted to you in a weird way." he said to me, touching my face gently .

" You met me two days ago."

" And I cannot stay away from you." I couldn't believe this guy but I did the unthinkable and kissed him. He sat stiffly for a bit and then kissed me back. I pulled back because I had one more question .

" Did you kill him?" Noel got up and I followed him.

" Magenta , I-"

"So you did."

" Magenta."

"My mom's probably worried about me. We're gonna do some shopping." I spoke frantically , trying to catch my breath , I left out the room and ran to the door. Noel was behind me yelling things and I just left.

I walked into my house and ran into my room.

"Maggie ? Geez , are you okay?" she asked from outside the door.

"Mhm , yeah. Gimme a few minutes to get ready." I breathed out , rubbing my head. I pulled out a AC/DC tee and skinny jeans . I threw my shirt over my head and easily got distracted by the stones being thrown at my window. Noel , just a persistent Noel.

I opened my window and gave him the death stare.

"Are YOU giving me the death stare?" Noel asked. I was about to close the window but he quickly jumped up the tree and into my room.

I grabbed my lamp and pointed it towards him.

" Are you gonna hurt me? You can't hurt a fly." Noel spoke quietly. I looked towards the door and thought about leaving . Noel grabbed the lamp , tossed it on the bed and grabbed my waist. I shook because I was pantsless and scared.

" Noel , I'm not joking around , I need you to leave." I repeated. He placed his lips on mine slowly and I gave in for a couple of minutes.

" Why'd you kill him?" I asked against his lips.

"I had to Magenta , I know those guys . You aren't the only girl , you weren't the only girl he will go after."

" Was that the first guy you killed?" I asked next. He bowed his head like a person full of shame would do , he bowed his head like he had something to hide. I slowly backed away and he stood where he stood ,he didn't move an inch , and he didn't pick up his head. Noel can't be capable of a string of murders. He can't , I don't believe it.

" Magenta , I didn't kill anyone else , I can assure you of that." Noel spoke raising his head up and looking into my eyes . His golden brown eyes had a glare to them.

" Maggie ? You ready to go?" my mother asked beyond the doors. I looked at the door knob moving and when I turned back to look at Noel , he was gone as if he vanished into thin air. I ran to the window and he jumped from the tree to the ground, then looked up at me.

" You trust me right Maggie?" he questioned before running off. That is the question , do I trust Noel?

"Magenta Juliette Ryans , do you know how long I've been waiting for you downstairs? Let's go , the night is coming in like a snake. Put your pants on and let's go ."

Placing my legs in my pants , I asked , " Why didn't you just name Juliette and spare you some time by giving me no middle name?" I slipped my sandals on my feet and then walked with her to the car.

" If I DID , I wouldn't get the chance to feel like such a mother." I laughed at her statement and then my chitter turned to sadness.

After an hour's worth of shopping , we sat in a Whataburger to eat. I ordered the awesome Chicken Strip sandwich and my mother ordered a salad. I told my mother to pack on the grease , but she insists that she needs to "watch her figure" code for "I need to stay the model queen and have all the attention that I can." I chuckled at my own thoughts , trying to push Noel out of mine. He didn't deserve that spot in my brain. He was a murderer , he was everything not nice but I had a profound love for him.

" Oh look what the dog brought in." Danny spoke in my ear. I looked back at Danny.

" Hey Danny , meet my mother. Mom this is Daniel Agreda ." I said. Danny rubbed his hands through his hair , making me giggle.

" Oh , Daniel. My daughter speaks fondly of you, you're the principal's son. "

"Yes , ma'am and your daughter is really warming."

I listened to them talk and it couldn't have been any more awkward , luckily my food arrived and I chomped on it.

Before leaving Danny invited me to a party tomorrow and my mother gave me permission to go. Looks like my Sunday will end in a party.