Page 49 of Second Swing
“What’s up, Lo?” This is her element. A wide smile is plastered on her face as she shakes away while the ice and strawberries blend.
“Do you mind if I take a step back and head into the office for a few minutes?” I ask, and she nods her head.
“Hell yeah, go take a break and then we can switch.”
“You are the best.” I drape a towel over her shoulder and make my way to the office. The very moment the door clicks shut I kick off my shoes and plop down on the couch. It’s one of the softest and I have considered stuffing it in my bag and moving it to my place.
A yawn slips its way through, and I realize just how tired I am. Between the Albatross Charity event and the bar, I’m ready for a three-day nap. Instead of lying down like I want to, knowing I’ll be asleep in moments, I pull out my phone and open my email.
Clinton and I may not be able to be with each other all the time, but we’ve made sure to exchange emails and keep each other up-to-date on what needs to get done.
To: Paloma Reyes
From: Clinton Morrison
Subject: FWD: Volvik Sponsorship
Mr. Morrison,
It's wonderful to hear from you! We would absolutely love to sponsor the Albatross Charity Tournament. With you already being a proud member of the Volvik brand, we couldn’t imagine saying no.
We are thrilled with what you are doing in your hometown andcould think of no better way to support this new endeavor. The detailed report for the title sponsorship looks great. I’ll be sure to have our CFO send over our monetary contribution.
Wishing you all the best,
Debbie
I cannot believe what I’m seeing. Clinton has just reeled in our biggest sponsor yet. A title sponsor is twenty-five thousand dollars, and it covers an entire third of our goal—one we are already halfway to completion. My eyes scan the email again, reading over the attachments as well. An excited squeal slips from my lips as giddiness washes over me. Being a part of a tournament, in which my favorite golf brand is a huge sponsor, is a dream. I click on the link beneath Debbie’s name, and it opens up the company’s website. A stunning golf course comes into view, along with a vibrant orange sunset and fluffy clouds. My eyes go wide as they land on the golfer taking a swing…It’s Clinton. He’s holding up a pink golf ball, the same ones I use. The same golf balls he first trained me with. I pulled one from the club’s stock because I loved the neon pink, and I continued to learn how to play golf with them.
And now I see Clinton on the front of their website, holding on to something that feels like mine.
Lost in the need to figure this out, I click on Clint’s name below the image, and it brings me to a gallery. Every single picture is of him and the same neon pink golf balls. It could mean nothing, but even I don’t believe this is a coincidence.
Paloma
This sponsorship is incredible.
Clint
I’m so glad they pulled through. I’ve worked with them for years.
I take a quick screenshot of the gallery and consider sending the image to him.
Paloma
Do you always play with neon pink golf balls?
Clint
Yes.
You have a question for me, Dove?
Paloma
No, just wondering.
Clint
