Unexpected love

6.

(05/11/2024)

The countdown to the start of voting ended, starting the 2024 Eurovision song festival. The first performers were the twins.

Donatella put a lot of pressure on them to hopefully get a good ranking. She loved listening to them, they both had beautiful voices and dance moves.

She has known them since childhood, but she never thought that she would meet them for the first time at Eurovision.

At the end of the music, the twins hugged each other and thanked the audience before walking off the stage.

As they entered the room, all the contestants applauded them, especially Donatella.

She was very proud of the twins, especially Martinus.

She was also captivated by all the songs. There was something she loved about everything, and it's included, but everyone has different tastes, right?

She was also very proud of Marina, she performed her song wonderfully, without mistakes.

Before Norway could take the stage, she was called to the stage. She will be next. There is only one performer left.

-You will do it perfectly, just don't worry about it! - said Daniel encouragingly to his sister, and they did their secret handshake.

-Just don't mess it up! - said his father. Well, that wasn't encouraging.

-Good luck sweetheart! - said her mother with tears in her eyes, then she went down the stairs and was walking in the corridor leading to the stage, when someone called her on her nickname, from which she already realized who it could be.

-Ella! Wait! - shouted Martinus, and when he reached Donatella, he leaned on his knees exhausted, and when he finally caught his breath he kissed her for a long time.

-You can't go on stage without my lucky kiss either - he said, then headed back to the room.

She went to Linda blushing, who was waiting for her next to the stage, with a smile.

-So, what happened to you? - she asked, already knowing the answer.
-Ahh, nothing - said Donatella, as if nothing had happened.

She didn't have stomach cramps anymore, and she wasn't shaking. Thanks Martinus!

Donatella quickly did the usual preparation, 20 sit-ups and jogging in place.

Norway's song finished and the band came off the stage.

-Good luck! - said the gang members to her, and all of them went down from the stage.

-Okay, so you know the lyrics and the choreo, this will work - Linda said, then led her onto the stage, where it was dark for the moment.

A woman showed her where to lie down on the stage, where the equipment was already laid out and the dancers were already ready to dance. There was a big silence in the whole room.

She took a deep breath and already heard the beeping in her ears, indicating that she could start singing. The red and black lights came on and the choreo started.

She felt that she was representing Italy, now she can't spoil it!

She did the choreo flawlessly and sang the song perfectly.

-Grazie! Thanks! Thank you very much! - she screamed into the microphone, then together with the dancers they went off the stage, where Linda welcomed her with a big hug and a million kisses.

When she and the dancers entered the room, everyone started applauding them, but the twins the best, defenelitly Martinus. Pride flashed across his face. Only one person didn't applauded her. Her father.

It's him again. I've had enough of him, he can't be proud for me for a minute.

She and the dancers went up the stairs and sat down on the big couch.

-You could have done better. I didn't see any passion in it at all, it's something...

-Father! For once in your fucking life, don't talk to me about what I should have done better, show at least a tiny bit of pride for your daughter. If that doesn't work either, there's the door. - said Donatella, in a low voice, so that no one would hear.

Her heart broke as her father stood up and walked towards the door.

Is he serious? He can't do that much for his daughter? She didn't ask much from her father, just a little pride to his daughter. Would it be that hard? Donatella thought to herself as she sat down on the sofa.

-Are you okay? - Daniel asked.
-No - she said to her brother sniffling. The only thing that kept her from crying was that her makeup would come off. So she held back her tears and tried to enjoy the rest of the music.

When Austria also performed the song, Malin and Petra closed the voting. Everyone was waiting for the points.
Most countries gave Switzerland 12 points.

To Donatella's sadness, none of the countries voted to Italy, but they received 104 points from the viewers. 104 points. 104 people.

She never dreamed that so many people voted for her, and Italy finished in 7th place. It is in the TOP 10! Hearing the news, Daniel hugged his sister so tightly that she could barely breathe.

After all the family members (except her father) and dancers hugged Donatella tightly.

She then looked for Martinus, and when she saw the him, she jumped on his neck.

-I'm very proud of you! You were perfect! - she said in his neck.

-No way! You finished 7th, and we finished 9th!

-At least one country voted for you!

-But you still... - he would have started when his twin brother intervened.

-Have you two finished? - Marcus asked with a bored head.

She got off his neck and hugged Marcus.

The winner, so Nemo, played his music, The Code one last time, after which all the contestants and their companions went on stage to celebrate together.

People talked for a while, then everyone slowly started to go home. Isabelle and Daniel went home to their own hotel earlier.

-Then I'll see you tomorrow, right? - Martinus asked as he and Donatella stood on the street, waiting for Marcus to find a taxi.

-Of course! The Afterparty is never to be missed! - she said and they both laughed.

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Hi guysss! How do you like the story? I am really sorry, I am trying to update a chapter every day, but in this weekend it's really hard, because I am a big Formula 1 fan, and there is a Grand Prix in my country, and I can't skip it, but I am really trying. The next chapters will be spicy, be readyyyy🌶🤭
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