Hold Me Tight (ManxMan)

Chapter Three

Anger burns thick through my veins followed closely by betrayal. Why didn't Raven ever tell me about Callum? Why didn't he introduce me as his husband and make it perfectly clear to this asshole that he's off the market?

Why?

"Drake! Drake!"

Ella's voice rings over the heavy bass of the song and I stop in the middle of the dance floor, meeting Ella's wide eyed gaze with a look of determination. She grabs my hand and begins pulling me somewhere and I take no notice, my mind in a haze.

Hurt blooms in my chest as I remember the way Raven giggled at him, that's the way Raven giggles with me...Why oh why is he doing it with him? He's mine. The thought is overwhelming and my hand tightening momentarily on Ella's small feminine hand.

The noise of the club is suddenly dulled and I look up and find myself in a small confounded room that looks like an office. I stand just inside the door, clasping the handle as I let my other hand slip out of Ella's soft one.

"Where are you going?"

I snort unattractively. "To go find that bastard and beat the crap out of him."

"Drake, I know you're mad but..."

"But what Ella? Raven never even mentioned his ex to me before, ever. We've been together for four years and he's kept this as some sort of secret. The way he was acting with him...He didn't even..." I trail off and a sob leaves my lips.

"Oh Drake." She rushes over to me and engulfs me in her arms but it does little to lighten my mood. The only arms I want wrapped around me is Ravens, the thought makes my heart ache and anger stirs deep within the pit of my stomach once again.

"Ella... How long were they together?"

She instantly stills and stops cooing me and instead, steps back with a look of uncertainly on her face. "I don't think I should answer that..."

Sighing, I roll my shoulders back, clasping the door handle once more. "Yeah, you're right. I'm going to go find Raven... I'm sorry about this Ella. I know this is ment to be your special night."

She smiles at me, the mood becoming light once again as she giggles, rolling her eyes. "It's alright, no need to say sorry. What's a party if there isn't some sort of drama ay?"

I smile a tight smile, peck her cheek and let her walk out in front of me, the music loud and sweat heavy in the air once more. I watch her get back to her friends before turning back round and stalking to the back of the club where the music gets quieter and theres less people around.

My heart thumps in my ears as I turn a corner and my eyes widen in pure horror. Standing a few feet away pressed up against the corridor wall with people squeezing past them is none other than Raven and Callum.

I watch, paralyzed, as Callum leans up and strokes Raven's cheek with the back of his hand. Raven closes his eyes and shakes his head as they whisper to one another, making my blood boil and my hands clench into fists so hard that my nails bite into my palms.

Biting my lower lip, I slowly make my way closer, both of them oblivious to my presence. I keep thinking over the four years Raven and I have been together and not one memory is brought up which included him telling me about Callum.

Anger licks at my stomach hot and heavy and sears through my veins. Dragging my fingers through my hair, I get closer and yet neither of them are paying attention. Even this irritates me.

"...Wish it was different.. It's been so long since I've seen you."

"I know...We should meet up sometime soon, go for coffee?"