Masquerade Ball (Part 1) *** Queenie Hartman. I was with a friendly date with Princess, when my phone rings in my handbag. I form an apologetic smile to Princess and motion to her just one moment. She was smiling as she nods her head in understanding. Lumayo ako nang konti at hindi ko maitago sa boses ko ang pagkainis nang tuluyan ko nang masagot ang tawag without looking at the caller ID, dahil ang lalim na nga ng pinag-uusapan namin ni Princess, naudlot pa. I was beginning to know what she likes in food when this caller interrupted us. "Queenie." I paused when I heard her voice. I think pati paghinga ko naka-pause na rin. I shakingly look at the screen of my phone where I can clearly remembered every detail of her phone number... "Cammie..." I can feel my