It all started at the Masked Ball at the Roselini's. I had been invited but had none to bring. So I decided to go alone and see if I could find anyone.
My name by the way is Lady Eleanor of South Hampton. I have never been married and I am under escort of my dear Aunt Lacy.
So we decided to go, but first had to go into town to purchase new dresses. So we did and I found the most gorgeous pale blue velvet and silk gown with a mask of the same. My Aunt found one of sea green silk without a mask.
The night of the ball finally came around and we departed the house at 830 to make it to the ball by 9. We arrived and the party was just starting. We were greeted by Lady Roselini herself and told to enjoy ourselves. She also told us that at 1am the mask unveiling would occur and to be ready. My aunt decided to go sit with the other unmasked matrons and left me to dance.
Within 10 min my dance card was full and the first dance took place. I was to dance with someone named "Phantom" for the first Waltz. When I looked into his eyes, I could see something that I had seen before in someone I had met recently. But I brushed it aside thinking I was imagining things.
After my dance with "Phantomβ I danced with everyone in succession on my card. Its only then that I noticed that "Phantom" was on my card again. So when his turn came up he claimed me and we proceeded to dance into a private room.
"Monsieur why have we danced in here away from everyone?" I asked.
"Why my dear so that I could be alone with you, and get to know you better. I have had my eye on you for some time and have even come to court you. And yes we have gone out a few times, and I have enjoyed it thoroughly. Bu my dear I want to know what is under all this linen and lace that you wear. I want to know the woman in you. And yes, before you ask, I do want to marry you, but first I want a taste." 'Phantom' said.
"Who are you my phantom?"
"You shall know soon enough dear heart." He said in a low and seductive whisper.