Murder Mansion (Eurovision 2022 AU)

Chapter 6, When Fate Loses

Filip's POV.
Me and Mahmood had some pretty good conversations when I was hanging out with him in his room. He told me about Italy and other places in Italy besides Turin. It was very interesting.

"I was born and raised in Milan. My father ditched me and my mother when I was young. He's Egyptian." Mahmood said.

"What?? Why would he do that?" I asked, interested in the conversation.

"I'm not sure. All I know is that he's trying to come back into my life after my success back in 2019 with Soldi." He sighed.

"That was your Eurovision 2019 song, right?" I asked.

"Yes..." Mahmood sighed. "Ricci used to love that song..." Mahmood sighed. I sighed. I had to think of something to say back now.

"Mahmood... Riccardo isn't gone. He'll always be with you. You just can't see him or interact with him... But if you could, I guarantee he would tell you to stay strong." I sighed. I don't even know how that popped into my head. I was just trying to make Mahmood feel better. I didn't think it would actually work.

"You're right... I have to stay strong for Riccardo! Thank you, Filip. I really appreciate you being here and doing this for me. I'm very grateful." Mahmood smiled. I smiled back and gave him a hug.

"Now, I think I should be going. Zala's probably worried sick right now." I said to Mahmood. it was almost 12:00 a.m. so the lights would flicker out in about three hours. I was starving. I hope they still have leftovers.

I waved goodbye to the Italian man and left his room, shutting his door in the process. Now all that I had to do was look for Zala and everyone else. I found my way to the kitchen. Zala was there, she was talking to Pia Maria. I don't know what they were talking about, and I think I was about to find out.

Zala's POV.
"Soooo..... You and Filip?" Pia grinned at me. I sighed.

"Pia, we're just friends. That's all we've ever been." I sighed.

"Oh really? And you're telling me you've never had feelings for him? He's so hot I swear to God!" Pia moaned while fanning her face with her hand dramatically.

"If you think he's so hot, how about you ask him out?" I sighed.

"Please, girl. For one, I have a boyfriend. For two, it's very probable that I won't make it out of this stupid mansion alive." Pia grumbled. "I didn't even get to say goodbye to anyone. I can't imagine Andrei, Jānis, Emma, Jérémie, Sheldon, or Blanco's close relatives and how they'd be feeling. They'll never see their loved one again..."

"Pia, if you think negatively, negative things will happen. You have to think positively." I smiled. "You'll make it out of this. I guarantee it."

"I sure hope so." Pia smiled. "Now back to you and Filip!"

"Oh come on, Pia! Even if I did think of him as more than a friend, there's no way it would ever work. The rest of the band would probably be mad. At the very least, they'd feel awkward around us. Besides. What if we break up? Things would get awkward for everyone." I sighed.

"Well, I still ship it! I've come up with a list of different ship names for you two! My favorite is FilZa. It sounds like something you two could name your kid!" Pia squealed.

"Okay, fangirl. What's next, you're gonna write fanfiction about us?" I said sarcastically.

"Already did that!" She squealed again. I gasped slightly.

"Dude! That's absurd!! What if Filip finds out you did that???" I cried.

"What if I find out what?" A voice came from behind me. I suddenly turned around to see Filip.