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

They were escorted to a little VIP area, where they settled in. There were two small sofas, a supply of drinks from a vending machine, and a big screen TV tuned to the Golf Channel.


Reggie sat down and crossed his legs. “It’s pointless to be here,” he mumbled, taking off his hat and shaking his foot nervously. “I won’t win, Russell will.”


“It’s just in case.” Carlos stood in front of the television, legs wide and hands on his hips. “You don’t want to watch this?”


He could only hold out for a few seconds.


“Fuck yes, I want to see!” A moment later he was next to Carlos.


On the screen was Russell, his red polo shirt standing out like an elegant tulip in the green of the grass. Reggie couldn’t stop looking at him. He watched Russell consult with Mackenzie, practice his shot, and consult again. He didn’t realize Carlos had moved away to get a drink from the vending machine, nor did he notice the can Carlos offered him.


Chapter 29