5

Hades took Ravenna to lunch while the rest of the artists were finalized. "Tomorrow I'll take you to the audition for 'Sunshine'. This one, you play the role of the mother to a young boy that is allergic to nearly everything and is in and out of the hospital constantly.

The male lead is played by a child star. The second male lead is the doctor in charge of the boy's care. This is a drama. The boy ends up overcoming his illness and becomes a powerful CEO, his mother who has always been in his corner from day one gets a terminal illness because she has constantly cared for her son instead of herself. The CEO takes care of her in her old age and the doctor becomes her friend."

Ravenna looked over the script. The scenes were powerful and moving. This would be an award winning movie if she did this well. "I'll do it. Talk to the producers, tell them that Medici Media will invest in this film and give me the role without going to the audition. With Medici at my back, no one will say no."

Hades nodded and called the production team from the contract. "She'll do it and wants the contract immediately. No one else has a strong enough character to play this part. Send the contract to my agent later. Medici Media will send an investment contract for you to sign. Please look out for it." Hades hung up and led her into a high end restaurant. It was just their luck that Ariana was there, with Chris.

"Ray? I thought you would be too busy to take more roles. With all the rumors going around." Ariana smiled sadistically at her. "Oh I'm sure that they're fake. There's no way my sister would do something so shady as that."

Hades frowned and looked at his phone.

[Breaking news! Washed up actress sleeps with the director of 'Heart of the Beast' for a role. How far will she fall?]

Cold rage filled Hades' gaze. He immediately began to post the audition video from this afternoon and start to clear the rumors.

[@God_Of_The_Underworld: How she didn't get the part by sheer talent, is the real tragedy. @Ice_Queen.]

The video from her audition shook the entertainment world to it's very core. Her aura was perfect for the role. [Our God is right! This is a true Queen. Enough said!]

[Who did she sleep with?]

[ I don't believe the rumor!]

[Her acting is on point.]

The comments buried the haters as the video made headlines. [#ATrueQueen] rose to the top of the search lists. Then Hades tagged @Ice_Queen in the post. Ravenna switched her Twitter and Instagram to public and attached them to her fan club accounts.

[@Ice_Queen: I hope my fans remember me.]

[We could never forget our Queen!]

[Aaah! She's back! The best actress is back!]

[Did our God sign her!?!]

[OMG that would be the best if it was true!]

Ariana grew pale as she just realized that Hades Black was standing beside Ravenna.

Then she switched gears. "Ray, are you.."

Ravenna cut her off. "My personal life is none of your business, but just to inform you. I scent an invitation home to mother. I hope you can make it."

Ravenna turned away from Ariana and walked into the restaurant, Hades was right behind her.

Soon enough, Friday morning came. The buzz from her role in the movie became a media storm. She received so many comments about who she signed with and if she needs a manager.

Hades came to the estate early to drive her to the airport. The island was off the coast of Florida and in a tropical climate. "The crew is scheduled to land in Florida tomorrow, from there it's a helicopter ride to the island. I had the servants set up the suites as you requested. Each couple would get one suite. The idea is to create ambiance between the pairs. Rebecca Medici is paired off with David Beckett, a business mogul. Monica Stanford is with Steven Mills, he has his hands in the music industry. I intentionally paired Chris with Ariana just to destroy their pure image as friends." Ravenna let Hades take her suitcase and got into the Hummer. Hades slid into the driver's seat and started the engine. "How do you plan to start the Livestream?"

"Have it start as they land. Then I'll be in the sunroom at the piano when they walk in. As my loving Fiance, you'll be waiting in there with me, listening to me play Moonlight Sonata. I want the shock to be real. Becks and Moni will be happy to see me but Ariana will loose her mind."

Hades simply took out his phone and adjusted tomorrow's broadcast to be how Ravenna wants it. "Done. Anything else Darling?" Ravenna advanced on Hades and smiled lovingly up into his icy gaze. "Just you." His smile was slow but sexy. He pulled her close and took possession of her lips.

The day of the variety show arrived and helicopters began to land on the island one by one. Rebecca and David arrived first. The entire world knew that Rebecca Medici was the future Queen of the entertainment world. She had large shoes to fill as her cousin was the reigning queen. David Beckett stepped off the helicopter first then turned back for his girlfriend. Rebecca was beautiful. She had the same blue black hair and deep brown eyes of the Medici clan. David was quick to guide her towards the area were the producers and director waited.

"Welcome, miss Medici and Mr. Beckett. As you both know, this is a couples retreat. Each pair is receiving a suite and activities based on the level of romance between you. We will wait for the other couples before setting off to the main villa." Rebecca smiled and texted her father Mathias, that she was on the island.

Her family told her that the Host would be a surprise. Monica Stanford stepped down next with Steven Mills. Rebecca smiled and ran forward to hug her cousin.

"Becks, it's so good to see you!" Monica squealed and hugged her cousin. Steven and David started to converse as the last helicopter landed with Chris and Ariana. Ariana was excited to see the Medici cousins. Since Sera was her mother, then these two women would be her cousins through Ravenna.

"Hello sisters, I'm Ariana Spencer, my mother is Sera."

"Ah, the whore who tried to steal our Black Bird from us. I'm sorry but we don't have a cousin like you in the family." Since the camera was rolling, anyone watching the Livestream heard what Monica said. Rebecca laughed and tugged Monica away and headed up the path with their men behind them carrying their luggage. Chris and Ariana were left to follow behind.

The villa took up half of the island. Beautiful tropical flowers lined the fence and filled the huge courtyard. A fountain with the statue of a black bird in a tree branch sat in the center of the yard. The glass doors to the sun room were open and the sounds of a piano being played filtered out to the yard.

The group went inside the room and froze in shock as a beautiful woman in a light green sundress was playing a ballad on the sleek white piano in the center of the room. Her platinum hair was pulled up in a high ponytail that flowed like water down her slender back. She looked up from the keys at them with emerald green eyes. Her smile was beautiful, then she looked back at the keys. Standing by a glass wall was a man in a red silk shirt and black slacks, he leaned against the wall, his eyes closed as he listened to the song.

As the last note finished, Ravenna stood up. "Welcome to my home. I'm Ravenna Medici, soon to be wife of Hades Black."