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

Carlos understood Reggie was in desperate need. He sidled through the crowd like cat. Before Wilson could reach for the winner, Carlos pulled Reggie into his arms and gave him a suffocating hug. “Come here, son.”


Reggie sank his head onto his caddie’s shoulder, letting all his defenses go and allowing his tears to fall.


“I love him, Carl,” he murmured, sobbing. “I can’t imagine him not in my life.”


The man squeezed him even harder, took off his cap, and smoothed down his sweaty hair.


“I know, I know. Take courage now—everyone’s for you.”


Reggie stepped back, nodding and sniffing. He knew people would interpret his crying as happiness at his win. And if not…well, fuck it. He put on his hat again and turned to Wilson, offering his best fake smile.


“You’ve been amazing, Mr. Weston,” the director said, delighted. “A perfect day.” He moved in close and held out his hand.


Sure, if you can define “perfect” as getting your heart crushed.


Chapter 33