Benjamin is Mr. Average, but has big dreams. Every week he buys two lottery tickets in the hope of striking it rich. So imagine his surprise when, one Saturday night, his numbers finally come up. Ten million dollars transforms his life. He buys his dream house and outfits it with every beautiful thing he has ever wanted, complete with a real British butler. He also donates to animal charities and adopts Sasha, an abused dog. Yet with everything perfect, Ben soon feels unsatisfied. On one of his nightly walks, he stumbles onto a local hook-up spot. Soon he becomes a regular customer, seeking quick and dirty sex with random strangers to provide the exhilaration he craves. But when he’s attacked by a gay basher, he realizes this isn’t the life he wants to lead, and packs up everything to move to the countryside. Settling into a simpler life on a small farm, Ben hires the rough and ready Mick to help run the place. The two men become good friends -- Ben is attracted to Mick, but Mick appears to be straight, though curious about gay sex. But when Ben almost dies in an accident, the simmering attraction between the two comes to fruition.

Six Numbers

Inside, the main living area was like one big hall. A long island with cupboards and shelves beneath separated the kitchen from the rest of the space, which seemed all the larger because of the incredibly high ceiling.


“Up there are the two larger bedrooms and a bathroom,” said Julie pointing to a balcony which looked down over the living area. “We’ll take a look at those in a moment.” She began to walk towards a wide passageway. “Down here we have the third bedroom or study. It’s up to you. And in here…” She pushed the door open. “…we have the laundry and toilet. There’s also a cupboard for your clothes hamper and ironing board. On the other side of this wall is the walk-in pantry for the kitchen.” They walked to the end of the passageway. “And here is the fourth bedroom with an en suite that also connects to the third bedroom.”


Chapter 18