DEMENTED LOVE (CHAPTER THIRTEEN) DONTRELL MANSION

 CHAPTER THIRTEEN 

   (DONTRELL MANSION)

They arrived at the place where the open top mini electric cars to move around the island on the cobblestone road in the shade of spreading trees and shrubs were parked. 

They all got into the nicely painted cars, four passengers in each car and drove themselves closely following the workers who were in another car.

"This place looks too good to be a private owned island." Tyrus said looking around with amusement.

"I agree, if one should own this place then that person is a billionaire." Kamala added.

"How rich is your dad Dashay?" Kamala asked and Dashay shrugged her shoulders before answering.

"I don't know." 

"Iker is not the type to tell anyone about how wealthy he is. He never told me he owned the house we lived in and the farm house we visited for vacation throughout our marriage, I found out myself after our divorce." Frida said to them.

"So that must mean he is a secret billionaire." Kamala whispered but they all heard her.

"Let's just enjoy the vacation, that's all that matters." Frida said to them and they all agreed.

When they came to the front of the biggest house on the island, they were stunned. 

"OMG." Autry gasped at the sight.

It was an 18,000 square foot contemporary residence created by only the most esteemed architect team in Los Angeles.

This ten rooms Dontrell Residence soaks up views of the surrounding palm trees and evergreen landscape, and the California coastline meeting the Pacific Ocean.

One could see from outside that the feature staircase and terraces rise from the natural contours of the hillside. 

"Isn't this place magical!" Wendy said smiling and held Kamala hand.

The heavy pivoting front door made a lasting first impression on them as it was being opened by the two female staffs, they felt like king and Queens being welcomed.

"Can they close the door and open it again." Autry asked they all bursted with laughter.

"You are so funny." Dashay said, still laughing.

As they stepped inside, they all noticed an open two story void furnished with the main living spaces and a stunning staircase over a reflecting pool. 

The vast windows pour in sunlight and breathtaking vistas, this Autry noticed and felt like he was in paradise, even Tyrus was amused for the first time.

The architecture negotiates the steep topography of the two-acre site, following its natural rolls and undulations. 

"We would like to give you a quick tour of the house, that is if you do not mind." One the female workers said.

"We do not mind at all." Frida spoked quickly.

"Alright, Ladies and Gentlemen, first an introduction. My name is Emily and this is my assistant Diana. Now let's start our tour." Emily introduced nicely, she had a British accent and her smile was so beautiful that it would make you want to speak to her.

"This way." She said as she lead the way.

"This beautiful residence has a total of ten bedrooms in the main building, with three living rooms, a kitchen, a storeroom, a dinning area, a studio, a library and a grand piano room. This house has been in existence for twenty years, it is modern and has been passed down from the late Mr. And Mrs. Dontrell to their only child Iker Dontrell." Emily explained calmly. Dashay was surprised to hear that her dad truly owned the house.

"This luxury home design is cleanly defined by a material palette of light limestone, contrasting dark ipe wood, and vast expanses of high-performance glazing."

"Enormous wood shutters encase the two story facade, emphasizing its vertical height." Diana added.

"The extraordinary window shutters screen off glass walled private quarters from the public approach. When open, the huge shutters resemble great sails cast into the breeze." Emily explained and as they got closer, she walked farther ahead.

As they move inside the impressive LA home, a modern chandelier draws their eye up to notice and appreciate the double height grandeur of the stylish living room.

"So beautiful." Cleona whispered to Autry and he agreed with her.

"The room is blessed with natural light from two stories of windows, while the wooden shutters control the glare of California sunshine." Emily said and took a few seconds to watch how much her audience were fascinated by what they saw.

She took them to the second sitting room and explained the materials used for the room.

"An elegant, natural material palette amasses a tranquil atmosphere inside of this room and the different areas in the open plan layout achieve clear distinction from diversity of tone." After explaining and looking around, they headed to the third sitting room.