Flipping Numbers PT 2

By Ernest Morris

THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF FLIPPING NUMBERS FROM ERNEST MORRIS

In the second installment of Flipping Numbers. As EJ continues flipping numbers the more addicting it becomes. It's an easy operation, that is until EJ's business partner and best friend ED gets caught up in some drama that begins to bring heat down on the operation.

Step into EJ's world where money rules and one bad flip can end your life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Good2go Publishing LLC
• Release date: Feb 28, 2015
• ISBN: 9781311066022

Ernest Morris

Many who know him call EJ Morris The Urban Fiction Literary Guru . EJ made his first entry into the literary world in 2014 with his debut novel, Flippin Numbers. Growing up on the hard streets of Pennsylvania, his urban writing skills came natural. He found the love of writing at an early age when he started using it as an outlet to relieve some stress. It wasn t until later in life that he realized that his passion for writing was his destiny. He then took a leap of faith and signed with Good2Go Publishing. He is appreciated for his story-telling throughout the entire state of Pennsylvania where he currently resides. His mission is to take the urban literary world by storm one reader at a time. Email him at [e-mail]. Join his group on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/ErnestMorris.

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PART #2

Chapter 1

Two weeks had passed since EJ and Yahnise finally started talking. They talked on the phone until four in the morning almost every night and sometimes even falling asleep in each other’s ears. They were becoming close, and had made plans to go out on the weekend.

For now, it was time for EJ to get back to business. They were all at Maria’s house, planning their next project. Everybody was in attendance except for Ed. He had called earlier and said he was on his way. That was about twenty minutes ago. Just when they were about to begin the meeting, he walked in.

Sorry I’m late. I had a busy night and I over slept, he said, taking a seat.

EJ looked at him, but didn’t say anything. It wasn’t the time or place for him to question his friend.

Okay, well let’s get down to business, Maria said. This was her usual meeting starter. What we are going to do today is hit at least ten banks with checks that we will cash. Then at the same time, we will also deposit ten checks at these same banks. Therefore, I need Ed to take your two workers out to Jersey. Chan you need to take your three workers out to Chester. Wan you will go out to Delaware, and EJ you will hit this area with your three workers, she said as she went over to her desk and picked up some envelopes with the checks that EJ and Chan had printed earlier.

Each envelope contains two checks, EJ said, standing up. There is one in the amount of $1,500.00 for the person cashing it and one in the amount of $9,000.00 for the person that is depositing it, he said, looking as everyone’s mouths opened.

You sure about 9G’s? Ed questioned looking shocked. That’s a lot of money!

Where have you been boy? That’s what we are about now, making money! If you had paying attention, you would have noticed that every check has went up except the ones that get cashed immediately. The names are on each check along with the bank symbol, so make sure the right person gets the right check, EJ said, as he opened his envelope to make sure that his three people’s names were spelled right.

He had recruited Denver, Shannon, and one of their friends named Tiffany. Tiffany and Shannon had bank accounts, so their job was easy. Denver on the other hand had to go in the bank. Since she had to do that, EJ would take her to three different banks so that she would be able to do $4,500.00 instead of $1,500.00. Out of that, she would keep the last check to herself. He also kind of liked Denver, but business was business. Tiffany and Shannon would make $1,500.00 off each one that they deposited.

Okay, let’s get out of here and handle our business, EJ said getting ready to leave. Maria, I’m going to need one of your cars, please. I’m getting my own car next week, he said looking at Maria.

Sure, just take the Lexus and I’ll see you when you get back, she said, as she watched everyone leave.

* * *

Everyone had to pick up their people from their usual meeting spot at. When EJ pulled up to Denver’s crib on 71st Street, they were all standing outside waiting on him. Okay girls, let’s go make this money, he said, as they all got in ready for business.

Once we get to the first bank, we’ll do the same thing that we have been doing. Denver you will go in the bank and cash your check while I take Shannon through the drive thru.

So when will we be getting paid for this job? Tiffany asked, looking at her check.

I will bring everybody their money tomorrow so that y’all can do y’all daily shopping, EJ said, smiling at Tiffany. He knew they never paid for anything. That money was for if they ever got caught, they could say that they were going to buy the merchandise and prove that they had money for it.

Okay, let’s get this over with then, Shannon said from the backseat. She was always the quiet one while Denver was always the loud and crazy one.

Oh, I forgot to tell all of y’all that y’all are now on salary. Everybody will be making $1,800.00 every two weeks. We will do these three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Everybody will get paid on Saturday, EJ told them, as they pulled up to the bank.

That’s what’s up E! I need that money, Denver said, as they all started cheering. Little did they know that they really weren’t making that much money off their jobs. By them doing it this way, they didn’t have to pay them off every check now. That was more money in EJ’s and the others pockets. Off of three days of work, EJ and his partners will make $27,000.00

* * *

Everything went well; EJ dropped everybody off and headed back to Maria’s crib. When he got there, he rang the doorbell, but no one answered. He knew that Maria was home because all of her cars were parked in the driveway. The butler wasn’t there because she had sent him to pick up something in New York. He wasn’t scheduled to arrive back until later on tonight.

He walked around to the side doors and went inside. Maria, where are you? he yelled as he headed through the door.

While he was walking, he dialed her cell phone and she answered after the fourth ring, hello.

I’m in your crib right now. Where are you at? EJ said, now standing in the den. I’m in the hot tub relaxing. You’re back quicker than everyone else is. Did everything go alright? she asked sounding a little concerned.

Yeah, we handled our business and I took them back home and then came straight here. I didn’t want to keep your car too long, he said, heading in the direction of her hot tub. Can I come in or are you naked?

Nigga get your ass in here. I’m out now, she said hanging up her cell phone. When EJ walked in there, Maria had on a lime green thong with a matching bra. He was standing in the door stuck in place watching Maria put on her robe. When she turned around, she looked at EJ and said, What’s wrong with you? What? You never seen a woman in her panties before?

Stop playing girl. It’s just that I have never seen you like this, EJ said, taking a seat next to the hot tub.

Well get used to it because I’m not afraid to show off this beautiful figure, she said, spinning around like a model.

EJ laughed and told her about all of the events of today. He even told her about the payroll that he and Chan had created. She thought it was a smart decision.

Well I’m about to make me something to eat since nobody is here to cook for me. Would you like something to eat? she asked, as she starting walking towards the kitchen.

The whole time EJ stared at her ass while she walked in that little ass robe that barely covered