Zion Valley Ranch

2388 Millville Rd, Lapeer, MI 48446

It was a little over an hour drive from Detroit to Lapeer.  Pulling up into the concrete driveway, Zavi set in aww at the historical home that still looked spectacular even after all these years. This was a wonderful example of what was the end result of when you put love into where you consider home. Big Mama loved nature a lot, the house was sitting on over 100 plus acres, it was obvious by the colorful blossom, well-kept grounds and grass so lush it reminded a person of carpet.  Hakim told her that in the back area was a beautiful hut style gazebo looking over a Koi pond. And that the home itself was enclosed by meadows.  Plus, there was a horse barn had ten stalls that were good enough to bring Shadow and Lotus, plus there were tack room and loft. On the land also was a small farm, pool, bunker, riverfront and land had hilly ravines as well.

Just looking at it Zavi could see the unique character and charm shining through.  It was over 2200 sf two stories, Victorian built with masonry brick and lumber. Big Mama put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into this. Zavi could feel it and tell. There was no way Zavi was going to let it sit up and deteriorate. It was meant to be lived in. Zavi gets out of her vehicle and strolls up on the large wrap around porch, passing a two-car garage that was recently built from the looks of it.

Climbing the stairs, she pulls out her key and opens the front door, stepping inside she immediately felt safe and welcome. The foyer was spacious and warm. The hardwood floors were nice and shiny.  Most of the walls she saw so far were a wood panel.  The banisters had special carvings on them.  Looking around since its been ages. There were paintings and portraits all over. The furnishings were nice, not too fancy or dumpy. There was a living room with fireplace, study with library, master bedroom with master bath, a full separate bathroom, laundry room, kitchen all on the main floor.

The second floor consists of four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The basement was the ultimate area to entertain. A fully stocked bar, pool table, arcade games, piano, a small theater space to watch movies, popcorn machine, a small gym room, kitchenette, and bathroom. It was a lot to take in, there was a nagging sensation that was telling this stuff was put in for her but why. There was a studio apartment over the garage as well.

Zavi goes in the study and sits at the huge oak desk, she looks at the large painting of Big Mama over the fireplace when she was younger. She was a beautiful mulatto woman, with sandy red locks that complimented her light complexion. She paved the way for so much. People use to think her and Zavi was related, an issue Zavi never really pursued but maybe she would.

“Ok you sold me on this and I never finish ….”

Zavi picks up the phone and starts making arrangements for Shadow and Lotus.

Early in the morning traffic was light as Hakim makes his way to the ranch.  He called Zavi before leaving, she sounded horrible something about a migraine.

It took him a few minutes to get her to agree to take the day off. He promises to pop in later to check on her.  She trusted him with a spare key that came in handy during times like this.

Finally making it to the ranch, Hakim realizes the name Zavi changed the ranch too was perfect for it.

Hakim gets out and puts up NO TRESPASSING AND PRIVATE PROPERTY signs up.  Making sure they are visible for all to see.

It didn’t take long to get it done; Hakim hated he had to go but he would be back soon since Zavi asks him to move out to the ranch.

Getting back in his car, Hakim is soon back on his way to Detroit.  He loves traveling early in the morning or late at night too.

He thinks about Zavi and the stuff he sees going on around her but she keeps on course and shining.  Indica pops up in his head, later on, he would hit her up. They were Zavi’s directors, she trusted them they will not let her down

NO TRESPASSING AND PRIVATE PROPERTY

Exquisite decides to take a flight to Detroit at the last minute. She heads to the airport from South Park. All of the safes were cleared out except for one. On the flight, Exquisite was praying everything was still there.

Time flies on the flight, landing she met by Hakim as she was heading out of the airport entrance. She had no bags with her so things went super-fast.

The first trip they made was to her old flat, Nalani, Exquisite old secretary was living in it now. Exquisite didn’t want it to waste. She had a spare key and goes and retrieve the small chest hidden in the bedroom, Exquisite was relieved to find it untouched. The jewelry the stupid thieves stole was costume jewelry.

She was relieved the family heirlooms were safe.  Making her way back out to Hakim, the two were off again.

The next stop was Zion, On the way, her and Hakim chit chat about the neighborhood and business in general.

The hour drive went by with a flash.

Pulling up to the ranch, precious memories about Big Mama flooded her head, it was a small relief for Exquisite.

Getting out of the car, she heads to the stable to spend a little time with Shadow Fax and Lotus, both were happy to see her. She promises to come back soon.

Next, she makes her way in the house with the tiny chest to store it

Later On

Exquisite enjoy the quiet dinner that Hakim cooked. He was very talented and he was like a brother to her. He has seen her through some rough times when she was new to the game earning her stripes.

She remembers when he took her under his wings and help her to find her voice and fly.

Exquisite was staring at the flames in the fireplace.  It was so peaceful but she had to get back to LA.

She was fighting the urge to stay but as usual, she was needed this time in LA

Finishing her glass of port, she decides to retire for a bit, her flight was scheduled for departure around 6 am.

Getting up she washes her glass and put it on the dish rack, then she heads to her bedroom for a few hours downtime.

Grizzly heard of this excellent place to stay at if ever in DT'   Zion Valley Ranch.. He pulls up to the office and enters and walks up to the manager. Asked for a cabin for the night, the gent checks he said yes cabin 9 is open as he hands him the keys while Grizz' pays him and heads off to his cabin.