During a golf tournament in Virginia, American golfer Reggie Weston meets Russell Lee, the British former world champion in the sport. The two men hit it off when Russell takes Reggie under his wing, teaching him the tricks of the game. As their friendship deepens, Reggie finds himself falling in love with the Englishman, though he knows Russell doesn’t feel the same. He’s painfully aware of the fact that Russell isn’t gay. But there’s more to Russell than meets the eye. He’s a troubled soul, plagued by monsters in his head telling him who he should be. He’s spent most of his life hiding his sexuality from the world so he won’t disappoint his homophobic mother. Is seven days enough time for Russell to break through the years of hurt and accept the new direction fate has in store for him and Reggie?

Seven Days

“Hey, Russ. The boys and I were wondering where you had skulked off to.”


Ian Donaldson appeared, jovial, to come between them. Russell’s friend and fellow countryman was always in a good mood, a smile perpetually on his lips.


“Westie, good evening. Not bad, your round,” Donaldson complimented him.


“Oh, well, thanks. Really…” He blushed a little.


“That’s what I told him, too—he has a great potential but this hardhead doesn’t believe it,” Russell joked.


“I took him to the practice area to teach him a couple things. Hopefully he’ll improve even more.”


“Pay attention, Westie, sooner or later this man will send you a very expensive bill.”


There was no way Reggie could stop from blushing. His burning cheeks must’ve made him look like a red pepper by now, but he couldn’t help it. He pushed the elevator button.


“Sleep well, Reggie. See you,” Russell said with a smile.


Chapter 17