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Chapter 56: Two Steps Forward, Ten Steps Back

Michael walks into Benny's to quickly meet up with Bigs. He slides in the seat in front of him and they exchange a brotherly dap.

"Please tell a nigga you got the money," Bigs says hopefully and Michael nods his head.

"Only thing is you gon' have to lay low for another day... or two..." Michael shrugs and Bigs eyes bug out.

"Mike I can't lay low for anotha day. Mavis is on my ass now. It won't be too much longer before he bargin' in my mama's house lookin for me. I can't put my fam in jeopardy Mike. You know that. I need this six thou and I need it now."

Michael sighs looking around. He knew very well he wasn't supposed to be around Bigs. Tasha had practically threatened him if he was seen around Bigs or Lenny. He was walking a fine line with being out in public with him.

"Look I'm askin' Joseph for it. I already got three thou and he gon give me the other three, but you gon have to lay low man." Michael shakes his head.

"You already got three thou?! Well gimme that and ima tell Mavis I got his other three comin within two days." Bigs says holding out his hand and Michael scoffs, smacking it away.

"Nigga you can't hold money worth shit so I ain't givin' it to you. On top of that you know if you ain't got it all up front Mavis still gon' light yo ass up. Just stay low like you been doing. Don't be out here trying to sell his inventory just to make some money to spend. You know if he found out 'bout that he might just torture your ass to death," Michael says smirking and Bigs rubs his hand over his face.

"Man I'm stressin' the fuck out. I swear when I get outta this I'm done sellin' drugs--all that shit. Ima be out just like you are."

"Yeah, well I hope you mean that shit. I'm gettin' tired of savin' you ass." He gets up and points to Big's, "lay low." Bigs nods his head and Michael walks out of Benny's after saying his goodbyes.

So far he was having a pretty productive day. He had spoken to Tasha and they came to an understanding. His probation ended in about a month and half so if he remained on his good streak with staying out of trouble and keeping his job at the school then the judge would send him on his way for sure. Slowly but surely everything was falling in Michael's favor and he honestly believed it was about damn time since nothing had ever been right in his life... well, until Semaj came along.

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Michael pulled up to the hotel where Joseph was currently staying. He was up the elevator and knocking on the door in no time.

"Glad you decided to come and see me," Joseph smiles and opens the door allowing Michael to come inside. "Did you talk to your probation officer?" He asks closing the door and Michael nods his head.

"I'm off of probation in 'bout forty somethin' days. After that I'm free to do somethin' better with my life... which is why I decided to take you up on yo offer. If you show me the ropes and put me through school then I'll run your company the best way I can." Michael rubs his hands together and Josephs smiles. There's a moment there where both of them think about embracing in a hug but quickly think against it. Joseph just smiles and nods his head, holding out his hand and Michael shakes it firmly.

"I'm glad to hear that, son. I'm glad you're taking me up on that. Are you sure about your girlfriend though? I know you were wary about leaving her."

Michael nods his head. "Me and Semaj already talked 'bout it. That's handled. So all we needa worry about is the stuff that I'm going to need to be learning." Michael says and Joseph's nods his head again and gestures to the couch right as there's a knock on the door.

"Of course. Take a seat and I'll be right back," he says and goes to answer the door.

He checks through the peephole seeing Tasha on the other side with one of her many navy blue suits on. He opens the door greeting her with a smile.