RE:RE:2 Trading Days Left Before Ex-Dividend Date...I don't believe it works that way. As long as you buy before market close tomorrow, March 13, you are eligible for the $0.998 per share Dividend.
After market close tomorrow, or on ex-dividend date which is March 14, you do not get the dividend.
If you are still short after market close tomorrow, you are responsible for paying the $0.998 per share dividend.