The house was a kind of large chalet, with a living room, a TV room, three bedrooms, and a spacious, airy kitchen that even had a dishwasher and a wood stove. The cleanliness of the place was evident; it wasn't sophisticated, but rustic and well-maintained. The room where Helena and Estefano stayed was furnished with a large wooden double bed, wardrobe, and had a private bathroom, which was also extremely clean.
Despite not having had contact with many men, Helena knew that few were as organized and kept their environments as clean as they did. The organization was such that she wondered if the brothers had a kind of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). She was organizing clothes and hygiene items in the wardrobe when Estefano entered, with his shirt on his shoulders and his hair tied in
