We enjoyed the meal, having great conversation with the Don for about an hour until he signaled for some alcohol to be brought by one of his men. "Come, friends. Drink this whiskey I ordered for you. It's very special, and after all Abate told me that you loved it, Maria. I'm surprised, though, that a woman as lovely as yourself likes this. It's very strong." Aldo said, handing us glasses.My father gladly took a glass, enjoying the high quality alcohol, however, if I was to be meeting the Don I wanted to pay attention. Plus, I couldn't hold my alcohol very well. I politely declined: "No thank you, zio. Thank you for the offer, though.""Now, Maria. Don't tell me you're refusing what I bought specifically for you? I insist."Not wanting to offend the Don, I said the first thing that came to mind out of to use as an excuse: "Sorry, zio, but I can't. I'm pregnant." I lied, wondering what possessed me to say something so out of the ordinary. My father instantly looked at me quizzically,
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