Problems & Privileges (Mindless Behavior)

Chapter 9

Jaren.

"Are you going to send me the money or not?!" Mr. Gonzales yelled through the phone.

"I sure am." I smiled. I owed this man over $600,000 since January. All because my bitch ass of a friend wanted to steal some money from this safe my boss put in this building he heard me talking about when I was on the phone.

"..Now, Jaren. I want it now! Fuck you stalling for?" His accent was very strong, but I could still understand him.

"Ain't nobody stalling man. Look, I'll have you're money by August okay?"

"What am i, a fool?" He scoffed.

"September?" I raised an eyebrow.

I heard him slam his hand on something, "Since you want to be a smart ass. I want it by next month."

My eyes widened, "What?"

"What's the problem, Jaren? Ahora ve a buscar mi dinero, prisa. When next I see you, the only thing you give me is money." He hung up.

I sighed, then slammed my hand on the table. "Fuck man."

I sat there for a while, contemplating on how I can get this money quick. Because if I don't, he'll kill me with his own two hands. Just like he did with my friend Tyrone who owed him $3,000 since he loved to steal from people. Three months later a gun was at his throat. There went his life.

Now me? I'm not tryna die. I got shit to do.

I went to my living room and opened the drawer and pulled out a card. I dialed the number that was written on it and sat back down. It rang for about 5 seconds.

"...Who this?"

"Jaren." I said.

"Oh what'chu need man?" Jackson spoke.

"Look I need money by June. I got a month before my ass ends up in front of a gun. So you gon help me out?"

"Depends. What you gon do for me?"

"Nigga. Remember that time I saved yo ass from that bank? You almost got arrested." I told him.

"Damn you right. Alright you off the hook this time. How much you need?"

"$600,000."

"A damn shame." He started laughing.

"Bitch I don't have time for jokes."

"Alright alright, chill nigga. Look there's two locations out in Kentucky. One in Greensville and one in.... One of the cases has about $300k and the other has $400k. If you find it without getting killed, the moneys yours."

"Do you have another way because I'm not tryna kill anyone else at the moment." I raised an eyebrow.

"Nice knowing you." He said, chuckling.

"Okay fine. You got back up I can use to go with me?"

"I got two guys, that's it. You're gonna need at least two more people if you want to get it done quicker."

I nodded, "Bet. Thanks man."

We hung up and I checked the date. It was May the 3rd. 28 days to get this money or its my ass.

I called Elijah.

"What Jaren."

"Nigga who you mad at? I know it ain't me." I frowned at his attitude.

"Just hearing your voice irks my entire soul. What the hell are you calling me for."

"Don't drop the money to his house anymore. Come by my house at 5."