Last November, Tonya, your coworker was telling you how important the concept of Thanksgiving was to her and her family. She was well aware of the history behind Thanksgiving, but in spite of that it brought her much joy that most of her family could come together.
She asked you what you were doing for Thanksgiving and you told her that you would probably be alone watching the football games.
That prompted Tonya to invite you over to her family's gathering and you accepted. You decided to bring a few bottles of wine since you didn't want to show up empty handed.
Dinner was at Tonya's parents home in the Bronx and there were probably about 25 to 30 people there. The food was good and there were some dishes that you got to try for the first time (Tonya's family is Colombian).
Now, keep in mind that you and Tonya are just friends, but her Aunt assumed there was more to your relationship. This became evident when Tonya was trying to teach you how to dance to some Salsa music.
Tonya's aunt, Amaretto (who was probably around your age) cut in while you were dancing with Tonya. She was slick about it by telling Tonya that you needed a professional as a teacher (Tonya just laughed and let her aunt take over).
Amaretto had a few drinks, but she appeared to have an aggressive personality anyway. So she told you that you didn't need a young girl like Tonya, but you needed a woman like her.
Although, you were attracted to Amaretto you tried to be cool about it yet, she let it be known that she was interested (or was it the liquor) in you.
Needless to say, you had a good time, thanked Tonya and everyone and caught a cab home a little after midnight. When you got home you started thinking about Amaretto and whether being cool was the right play (considering you came home to an empty apartment)? Should you tell Tonya that your interested on her aunt?
Well, as faith would have it Tonya's family was having a Christmas party and they wanted you to attend. In addition, she told you that her aunt Amaretto didn't live to far from you and you could probably come together (with your permission she gave Amaretto your number).
About a week before Christmas you got a surprise phone call from Amaretto asking you for a big favor. She wanted you to accompany her to the "Crepe House" in the Bronx, and when she found out that you had a car she was elated (you didn’t drive to the first dinner because you were concerned with parking and you figured you might be drinking).
So that Saturday you got in contact with Amaretto and found your way to her apartment on the Upper West side (she had a beautiful view of the Hudson River and New Jersey).
When you arrived at her apartment the concierge announced you and you went upstairs. You remember getting a phone call from her as you were on your way upstairs. She told you that she left the front door unlocked for you, but lock the door when you enter the apartment. Walk straight down the hall and make a left into the living room.
There you saw Amaretto laying on the couch and the last thing you remember her saying was...
"Let's see how good you are at following instructions."
Glad the "Crepe House" is open on Saturdays from 2pm to 3am.