And I'm back finally. I know it's been ages but been so busy with work and everything else between but don't fret I'm back and hopefully I can update another chapter soon.

Please enjoy this new chapter.

Anna xx

Annalise POV

After landing in London we make our way to our hotel and rest as we have had a long flight and need some sleep.

The next day I wake up and go for a quick run.

After my run I find my way back to the townhouse and as I enter the kitchen the other ladies are organising breakfast. "Morning." I greet.

"Hey, how did you sleep?" Amanda asks.

"Really good, just finished my run, have any producers come around yet?"

"Not yet." Lauren answers.

"Don't fret ladies I am here now." Ian declares entering the kitchen. We all laugh. "I need you ladies to finish eating and make your way to the lounge room, the next date card reveal is soon."

We finish eating and make out way into the lounge room and find the remaining ladies already there. I take a seat on the end of the couch next to Lauren. A few minutes later Renee walks we get ready to shoot.

3rd Person POV

Renee Young walks in the lounge room and the ladies all cheer as she enters. "Hello ladies." She greets.

"Hey." They all respond.

"I hope you all slept well last night because we have a big week this week. There will be a 1 on 1 and a group date." She announces and pulls out the card. "I will leave this here for you." Renee continues placing it on the coffee table. "Have fun ladies." She wishes and leaves.

JoJo gets up and grabs the card. "We ready to find out what date it is?" She asks the group.

"Yes." They all answer.

"Amanda, London is calling." JoJo reveals.

Amanda sits shocked. "OMG."

"You better go get ready then." JoJo continues. "Because you have 30minutes to get ready."

"Well I better get ready." Amanda responds and the girls follow her.

Colby POV

Arriving in London I'm excited for this experience to continue. Yes I'm still very cautious about this whole process but the feelings and connections I am making are real and that's what's scaring me. Especially the connection with a particular woman that whenever her name is brought up I'm thinking about her, which is a lot.

I arrive at my townhouse which is just a few houses down from the ladies. This week there are two dates; a one on one with Amanda, and the other is a group date.

Renee walks into my room. "Hey." She greets.

"Hey."

"How are you doing, I didn't get a chance to talk to you on the plane, hows your head?"

"I'm doing okay. There are less woman now and it's starting to scare me."

"You're doing great Colby. I know you're still doubtful but when I see you go out on dates and trying it shows that deep down you want this to work."

"I just wish I didn't have to do it on here to find someone." I confess.

"Maybe all it took was this opportunity for you to find someone, the one."

I smile nodding in agreement. "Thanks Renee for everything."

She smiles. "Anytime."

Anna POV

Lauren and I are helping Amanda get ready for her one on one date. "How are you feeling?" I ask her.

"I'm nervous, Colby and I haven't had a lot of time together so I don't know if there is anything there." She worries.

"Use this date as a starter. You're a catch Amanda he would be an idiot not to notice that."

She smiles laughing. "This whole process is so weird but im thankful for it."

"As am I." Lauren agrees.

"I just want you two to know that if I don't win his heart at the end of this, I hope it's one of you two at the end." I admit.

"Likewise." Amanda agrees.

"I want to see you two girls find love because you both deserve it and I'm grateful for having met you through this crazy process, but I'm excited for this friendship in the future and excited to see where we all end up."

"Love you Leece." Lauren expresses and we group hug.

"Wow that shit got deep, let's get you ready for your date." I suggest and they both laugh.

JoJo POV

I am walking past Lauren, Amanda and Annalise's room when I see their door is open ajar and they are talking. I secretly listen from the other side and hear Annalise say "I want to see you girls find love because you both deserve it and I'm grateful for having met you through this crazy process, but I'm excited for this friendship in the future and excited to see where we all end up."

I slowly smile listening to the conversation, this is my chance to get my biggest competition out of here, I couldn't do anything after her pop died but now that it's been a couple weeks I can finally make my move.

3rd person POV

Colby walks into the girls townhouse and walks down the corridor to find the ladies sitting around the lounge room taking. As soon as he appears in the walkway the girls scream in excitement "Hi."

Colby smiles. "Hi ladies." He greets. The ladies approach Colby and greet him one by one with Amanda being the last one. "You ready for our date?"

Amanda smiles. "Sure am."

"Let's go." He invites and offers her his arm, which she takes and they leave the lounge. "See you ladies." He fairwalls and leaves.

Anna POV

I watch as Amanda leaves and again I have that sickening feeling of jealousy returning which I hate because this is how this process works. He will always go on dates but with each week I'm here it's getting harder and harder and I don't know how I am going to cope when it gets to the end.

I turn to walk out of the lounge when I feel eyes on me. I turn my head to see Jen and JoJo watching me closely and I sware I could see a smirk form on their faces. There is something off with those two and those looks don't mean well. I better watch my back from now on.

Later that night, Lauren and I are having a glass of wine in the living room when Amanda comes in with a huge smile on her face and a rose. "OMG you're back." I exclaim.

"I had the best time." She expresses sitting down with us.

"So what did you do?"

"We went on a tour of London and finished off with dinner on the London eye."

"OMG that sounds amazing." Lauren squeals.

"So how do you feel?" I ask.

"A lot more comfortable now." She answers.

The next day it is time to get up and get ready for our group date. I have no idea what we are doing but I'm excited to see Colby again. I haven't had a word with him since our chat on the plane and I miss talking to him. God what is wrong with me, how can I miss someone I've only known for a month now?

I quickly get up and shower and start getting ready. My hair in waves flowing down my back and my make up is natural. I put on a pair of jeans with boots and a skivvy. And to finish off the look is a black trench.

Once I'm ready I meet up with the girls and our car is here to take us to our date. We leave excited to find out what we are doing.

3rd Person POV

The ladies arrive at Buckingham Palace and they are in awe of what they see and just as they scan the area they see Colby standing closer to the palace observing it.

He turns and sees the girls and waves them over. They squeal and make their way over to him. Once they reach him the girls hug him one by one and lastly Annalise who has been speechless since arriving hugs Colby. "Hi." He greets her.

"Hey." She responds and they share a moment before he flips back into group date mode.

"You guys ready for our day?" He asks the ladies.

"Yes." They cheer just as a trumpet sounds and the guards start moving.

The girls flip around and witness the changing of the guard and once it's over the ladies are excited. "So today I thought it would be fun to do a little site seeing, get some food then end our day at a bar." He informs them. "You guys ready?"

The girls cheer in response and they begin to walk further away and the last one to follow is Annalise who glances at the palace one more time enamoured by it. She smiles and follows the group.

Anna POV

Throughout the date we have been exploring the city of London and I have been taking it all in. I wish I would have been to London earlier, I can see why my sisters live here. I've seen Westminster Abby, London bridge, Big Ben, the London eye and it's been surreal, I will definitely have to come back and explore further.

We quickly change into evening close for our night portion of the date and unfortunately today I haven't spent lots of time with Colby today. He was being swarmed by Jen and JoJo and I'm slowly becoming bitter at them for trying to steal moments. I get that they are trying to get noticed, but don't do it out of the expense of others. I know what they are trying to do but they won't win, you'll see.

I change into a black jumpsuit with a long red jacket and red shoes. My hair is in curls and my make up is bold.

Once I'm happy with my look I smirk. I need to get Jen and JoJo of Colby's raider and I hate to say this and sound like a bitch but game on bitches.

3rd person POV

The ladies arrive at a rooftop bar that is crowded and for once they are filming in public. They walk to a sectioned off area where they sit down at a lounge and start to get some cocktails made.

Colby later arrives wearing black dress pants and a blue dress shirt and he's looking hot. The ladies stand up and he greets them and takes a seat between JoJo and Jen.

He picks up his glass and raises it. "A toast, to a wonderful day in London and to an interesting night." He toasts and the ladies cheers. They all drink from their glasses and can feel the tension in the air. Colby turns to JoJo "Care to join me?"

She smiles. "Sure."

He helps her up and they walk off, and the ladies left sit their uncomfortably. Things have just got interesting.

Anna POV

I watch as JoJo walks away and I'm feeling sad. Why hasn't he spoken to me today? We've probably said a total of five sentences today, I'm starting to get upset. I grab my drink and scull it quickly.

I feel someone poking me in the side and turn to see Lauren looking at me cautiously. "You okay?" She mouths.

I shake my head. "No."

"Want to talk?"

I shake my head. "I'll be alright, I just need another drink." I finish and stand up and head to the bar.

I wait patiently in line with Lisa who has joined me as she has the money."You okay?" She asks.

I turn to face her. "No." I admit.

"Want to talk about it?"

I shake my head. "Not really, I just feel confused, maybe a little worried too, I guess my mind is all over the place right now."

"I get it but I wouldn't worry, Colby adores you, we can all see it, just tell him how you feel." She advices.

3rd person POV

Colby and JoJo walk over to a private area and sit down on a love seat. "How have you enjoyed today?" Colby asks.

"I've had a blast, I can't thank you enough for bringing me here." She responds.

"I'm happy you're here."

"I'm happy to be here."

"So how are you going with everything?"

"I'm okay, this journey is so weird but I'm just hopeful that it will work out."

"Same." Colby admits. He then looks at JoJo "Is something bothering you? I've seen that you and Jen have been a little secluded from the rest of the ladies."

JoJo turns and faces him. "Everything's fine on my end but I did overhear something that I don't want to repeat but I think it's best you know about it."

Colby looks at her confused. "What do you mean?"

"I overheard Annalise talking with Amanda and Lauren about this process and she was saying that she couldn't wait for all the things that she could do after this is over." JoJo lies and Colby looks at her wide eyed and shocked.

Colby POV

Today has been great but today has felt weird. The group date felt so uncomfortable. For most of the date today, Jen and JoJo were the only ones trying to get my attention and extend on our relationships, but the other girls including Annalise were distant and I could tell that something has happened or something is happening.

So tonight I decided I wanted to pull everyone aside and ask how everything is going, because I want to get over this weirdness.

I arrive at the rooftop and the girls are sitting at the couches looking greattiful. As I glance at Annalise I had to do a double take as I almost didn't recognise her and she looks smoking. She is wearing a black figure hugging jumpsuit, with killer heels and her whole look, looks sexy, I have to control myself to keep it together, so I sit between JoJo and Jen.

I pull JoJo aside first as she was the closest and we walk to a private area and take a seat. "How have you enjoyed today?" I ask.

"I've had a blast, I can't thank you enough for bringing me here." She responds.

"I'm happy you're here."

"I'm happy to be here."

"So how are you going with everything?"

"I'm okay, this journey is so weird but I'm just hopeful that it will work out."

"Same." I agree and then decide to just ask right out. I turn to face her. "Is something bothering you, I've seen that you and Jen have been a little secluded from the rest of the ladies."

JoJo turns and faces me and I can see gears turning, something s going on. "Everything's fine on my end but I did overhear something from someone that I don't want to repeat but I think it's best you know about it."

I look at her confused. "What do you mean?"

"I overheard Annalise talking with Amanda and Lauren about this process and she was saying that she couldn't wait for all the things that she could do after this is over." Jojo lies.

I look at her and can immediately tell this story doesn't add up. I'm a pretty good reader of people and can tell when something isn't right, but I want to see if my instincts are true. "What'?"

"She was saying stuff like, she couldn't wait for all the parties to attend to, couldn't wait for all the things to look forward to." Now that is a lie, because I know Annalise and I know the real reason why she is here. What is jojo's game here? "I just thought it would be better to hear it from me, then potentially end up with someone that is here for the wrong reasons."

I nod trying to control my temper. I take a deep breath. "Thank you for informing me." I thank.

She smiles. "I'm just looking out for you." She goes to lean in to kiss me but I turn my head and she kisses my cheek. She blinks shocked but covers up and smiles again.

3rd person POV

JoJo and Colby arrive back and the tension in the room rises. JoJo sits down and Colby gestures to Lauren. "Care for a walk?" He asks.

Lauren smiles. "Absolutely." She accepts and they walk off.

Jojo smiles at Jen slyly and sits next to her whispering "seed is planted."

Annalise POV

Okay I am beyond annoyed now. I'm onto like my third drink and it's starting to hit me. Colby has taken more people aside but not me. Have I done something? Or is this my insecurities playing with me.

I tune out of everything and just sit there drinking when I hear someone call me by my nickname "Banana." They call out over the crowd. "Banana." They repeat again and louder. "Banana." They shout louder.

I turn around from my place from the lounge and look behind me in the direction of

the bathrooms and see two figures. It takes me a couple seconds to realise who they are and I feel my mouth drop, my heartbeat picks up and the tears start to form.

I haven't seen them in so long, and I see them standing not even ten meters away from me. I gasp in shock and everyone look at me confused about my sudden outburst. I'm about to lose it. "Sorry I um thought." I stutter. "I just thought I saw something. Uh I need to go to the restroom." I lie and bolt up from my place not caring how much of a show I'm putting on and walk rapidly in the direction where the two figures were, not seeing Colby arrive back at the lounge and looking around for me.

I stop just before the bathroom doors and can feel my heart beat pick up more as everyone is now looking in my direction. I push open the doors and standing their in the middle of the bathroom are two of the most important people in my life "Banana." They whisper.

And I completely lose it. It's my sisters. I lunge at both of them crying uncontrollably and we fall to the ground. "OMG." I cry. "I can't.

"Shh, shh, it's okay." Sarah whispers, hugging me tightly.

I squeeze her. "I can't believe you're here."

"We are so proud of you." Sammy expresses.

I look up at them with tears. "You are?"

"We always have been, and we always will. But we also knew that you needed to do something like this to step out of your comfort zone." Sarah responds.

"I'm in way over my head." I confess.

"That's your insecurities talking Anna. You are amazing, and any guy would be stupid not to pick you." Sammy responds.

I laugh and hug them again as the door suddenly opens. "Annalise." I hear Lauren question. I freeze as she steps inside seeing me on the floor holding my two favourite people crying. "Anna?"

"Uh, please, please don't say anything." I plead.

She nods and approaches us as Sarah and Samantha eye her closely. "I won't, but what's going on, everyone is worried, you just got up out of the blue, but I guess I know why now. Are these your sisters?"

"What gave it away?" I question and Sammy laughs.

Lauren smiles. "Well for one you hugging two strangers on the floor in a public bathroom doesn't seem like something you would do, and two, it makes sense for the rush getting in here." She answers.

I laugh. "I'm sorry it's just i haven't seen them in so long, and i think not being with family since pop passed, everything just erupted."

"You don't have to explain yourself but I would quickly finish this reunion because Amy is coming in here next if I don't bring you back."

Sammy and Sarah help me off the floor and I hug them tightly. "I miss you." I whisper.

"We miss you, but Banana, don't let your insecurities get the better of you, you always have, just let it out and see what happens." Sarah advices and they go to leave, and turn back.

"Before we go, I think it's best you know, we overheard a conversation between one of his conversations with one of the girls and she was trying to get you out of here." Sammy warns.

I freeze as does Lauren. "It wouldn't have happened to be a fake ass bitch with brown hair and fake tits would it?" I question.

They grin nodding, "Show her no mercy."

I smile. "I will."

They leave and leave Lauren and me standing there. "So they were your sisters?" She laughs.

I laugh for the first time today. "Yeah, when we get together, our bogan side comes out and we show no fury."

"What do you think JoJo did?"

"Tried to get rid of her compition, but if I know Colby, I don't think he will fall for it."

Colby POV

I walk back to the group with Emily when I see Annalise scurry off quickly towards the bathroom. She looks frantic and it's alerted me and everyone is looking in her direction. "Um what's going on?" I ask confused.

"She just suddenly leaped up and ran to the bathroom. She said she saw someone." JoJo answers.

"Who?" I ask, but might have an inkling of who it was.

"She didn't say but she just leapt up and scurried off."

"Do you want me to see if she's ok?" Amy asks who has seen the whole thing, as did everyone else.

"How about me?" Lauren suggests. "I'm her roommate, she confides in me, she hasn't been herself lately, want me to talk to her?"

I nod. "If you could."

"If you aren't back shortly I'm coming in there." Amy warns.

Lauren smiles. "Ok."

We watch as Lauren walks off and she's in there for a few minutes when the door opens and we are expecting to see Anna and Lauren walk out but two ladies walk out and they look familiar like I've seen them before. They keep their eyes down but as they walk further away the taller one turns back around and eyes me and smiles before they leave. It suddenly clicks and I smile. I chuckle and now see that it all makes senses. Someone had a sneaky catch up in the girls bathroom.

A few moments late the doors open again and Lauren has her arm around Anna who wipes her face. She's been crying. Amy walks up to Annalise before she gets back to the group and asks if she's ok. "I'm fine. Just needed a minute." She assures.

I watch her carefully. I see a new light about her now. Maybe that's what she needed, she's been down since her pops passing, I've only seen glimpses of the Anna I'm slowly falling for, wait falling for?

Anna rejoins the group. "Are you okay?" I ask her.

She looks at me for the first time today and I could never not stop staring into her eyes. "I'm getting there." She responds.

"How about a walk?"

She smiles. "I'd love one."

Anna POV

Colby and I walk to a private area and sit down and for the first time today ans I look into his eyes and I could stare at his all day. "Hi." I start.

He smiles. "Hi."

"So today has been."

"Weird." He cuts me off.

I laugh. "Yeah weird and uncomfortable."

"It has."

"And I think I know why?"

"Do go on." He encourages.

"I think it has to do with gossip and someone trying to bad mouth me."

He nods. "Something along the lines. Basically in a nutshell you aren't here for the right reasons, which is bull."

"Shit." I cut off and he laughs. "Bullshit. I know you wouldn't of believed it but I think it's my insecurities popping up that maybe there's a milichance you might have, but I think I trust in our relationship that we have that you don't."

"I don't believe it. I think I know you well enough to know that you are here for the right reasons."

"I am by the way."

"Good to hear. Now how was your surprise visit from your sisters?" He asks.

I gasp in shock. "How?"

"I know you well enough now to know most things about you. I know that you won't just make a scene like that for anyone. I know that your sisters do live in this city and I know that because when they walked away one of them looked back at me they smiled at me and I have seeen that smile somewhere before." I smile and he smiles. "And I love seeing it."

I smile harder and lean into him and he meets mine and we kiss. We kiss for a few minutes taking in the moment. "Thank you for being so considerate. I know I have been a bit of a nuisance lately." I apologise.

He frowns. "Now that's bullshit. You haven't been a nuisance. You have a right to not be in the right frame of mind at times, but I want you to know, that I am here for you at any time."

"Thank you," I thank and smile and he leans in and kisses me again.

"And can I just say you look fucking smoking tonight." He compliments.

I laugh loudly at his boldness. "So my plan worked."

He grins. "So this was your plan all along huh?"

I nod. "Got to keep my compition away from you."

He smirks and leans in kisses me again lingering longer. "You don't have any compition with her."

I smirk leaning in "good," and I kiss him again leaving us breathless.