A Magenta Anecdote

After Hours

Noel

Spring break was coming to an end , only 2 days left . Magenta and I have been intimate more than normal . It felt good but it felt illegal , hell that gave me even more of a rush. I waited in line to buy Maggie some pain medicine and overheard people talking about the killer .

They say the killer kills for the rush.
I think most have determined it's a guy , what kind of woman can be that brutal?
I think the young boy who died was killed by the same person .
"Yeah but that seemed more personal."

" Sir , is that all?" the lady at the register said . And the urge to kill hit me , she reminded me of someone , someone I despised .

" Yeah , this is all . How old are you?"

" I'm sorry ?" she asked tucking he long hair behind her ear and grinning . The chick was flirting and I'd find a way to get to her .

" I just wanted to know because " I looked around to make sure no one was around ," I think you're pretty hot and I want to get some alone time with you . " I whispered . Then she leaned over the counter .

" I normally don't do this , but I can't resist your good looks . I close up by myself , meet me at the back after hours. " she rose up with a cheeky smile , " Here's your receipt sir , come back soon!" I grabbed it from her and walked out . Lost in the thoughts of murder , I almost didn't hear my phone ring.

" Hello?" I asked.

" Babe , where are you?" Magenta questioned through the phone.

" No worries , I'm on my way. Do you want anything else?"

" A pregnancy test." I nearly crashed my car when she said those words . Three words can kill .

" Are you serious?" I asked .

" No , I'm just playing around because I think the idea is funny. No , I missed my cycle 3 days ago and didn't want you to freak so I didn't tell you and how I've been feeling , I just need to take the test. "

" I'll pick one up , oh god. I'll see you in a bit. " I decided to play it safe and purchase this from a different store , along with some rope and leather gloves. After buying it , I drove to Mags house in minutes.

I knocked , she answered and we both rushed to her room.

" I should've been more careful , I should've worn condoms." I spoke as she grabbed the box. She kissed my lips gently , then went into her bathroom.

She came back out with the stick 30 minutes later . I tried to read her facial expression but I got nothing . Then she burst into tears showing me the stick , she was indeed with baby. "What am I supposed to do Noel , I'm only 16 . What happens to college , what happens to you if anyone finds out ? "

" Just stop Maggie okay , I need to think . "

" What are you thinking about ? "

" Solutions Maggie , we both know this will jeopardize anything we have left here. You can tell everyone that Daniel fathered this baby. "

" What Noel . Are you crazy?"

" Yes , yes, I am . I don't want to go to jail , I don't want you to be hurt . It's either that or ..." I didn't finish speaking because the next word that would come out of my mouth might just hurt even more. Magenta stared at me like she knew what I was about to say .

" There's no way that I am going to get an abortion . No way in hell . I don't believe in killing fetuses Noel ."

" Then you have to tell Mr. Agreda that Daniel fathered your baby."

She sat beside me on the bed and put her hands in her head as she began to cry yet again. I pulled her into my arms .

" I'll do it . But only if people ask , only when I start to show. "

" I'm sorry , Magenta . I am so sorry. This is my fault but trust me you are not alone in this . I love you so much.  "

She looked up at me ," You know this was my idea . Yet I don't regret it because I got to have good nights with you .  So stop apologizing."

" Let's take a nap. I think we need it." 

I led her to the bed and got underneath the sheets , wrapping her in my arms. I couldn't sleep and simply stayed up thinking. My alarm went off and I knew what that meant . I unwrapped myself from Madelyn's grip and walked downstairs . I noticed her mother watching a movie then she looked over at me.

" Oh hello , Noel. How's Magenta ?  I noticed there was no loud music when I walked in here ." she chuckled.

I smiled , " Yeah , she's fine. I'm going to go pick up a few things , need something?"

She shook her head no and I shrugged walking out . I went back to the store from earlier , parking my car far away. I used the card the girl had gave me to get in through the back.  I found her sitting there counting the cash . She noticed me standing there and smiled at me.

" Well I thought you wouldn't show up , just so you know I locked all doors so there would be no interruptions. And there are no cameras back here . "

I grinned , " Good , it'll be between you and me. " I took off my sweatshirt and made sure my gloves were on.  I grabbed a chair placing it in the center of the backroom.

"Sit , I'm gonna tie you back ." I demanded.  She sat and I proceeded to tie her to the chair. I tugged at her hair making her moan. Grabbing my dagger slowly , I sliced her throat in a swift movement and watched her bleed to death.  I heard her gasp for air and injected myself , my dose of heroin. I made sure to grab all the money out the register and all the money she was counting. I grabbed my sweatshirt and walked out of that store. Leaving her there , dead.