Annalise POV

After landing in London we make our way to our hotel and rest as we've 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."

3rd Person POV

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

"Hi." They all respond.

"I hope you all slept well last night because we have a big 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. "Are we ready to find out the date?" 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 directs. "Because you have 30minutes to get ready."

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 scaring me. Especially the connection with a particular woman that whenever her name is brought up I think about her.

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

Annalise POV

Lauren and I are helping Amanda get ready for her 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's anything there." She worries.

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

She smiles. "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 in the end." I confess.

"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 I'm excited to see where we all end up."

"Love you Annalise." Lauren expresses and we hug.

"Wow that shit got deep, let's get you ready for your date."

JoJo POV

I am walking past Lauren, Amanda and Annalise's room when I see the door slightly open and they are talking. I creep up to the door and listen from the other side. "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." Annalise says.

I 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 hallway to find the ladies sitting in the lounge room taking. As soon as he appears in the walkway the girls squeal in excitement "Hi." They greet.

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 suggests and offers his arm, which she takes and they leave. "See you ladies." He fairwalls and leaves.

Annalise POV

I watch as Amanda leaves and again I have that feeling of jealousy returning which I hate because this is how the show works. He will always go on dates, but 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 see Jen and JoJo watching me closely and I 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 amazing." Lauren expresses.

"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 to get. I put on a pair of dark skinny jeans with knee high boots and a black skivvy. I finish off the look with a black trench.

Colby POV

I arrive at Buckingham Palace excited for my group date. I stare out at the palace taking it in. I turn around and see the girls making there way over. As they get closer they finally see me and they squeal in excitement.

They meet the, halfway and hug the girls individually. I hug Annalise who seems a little quiet. "Hi." I greet her.

"Hey." She responds and we share a moment.

"Are you ladies ready for our day?" I ask the ladies.

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

We turn 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 and end our day at a bar." I inform them. "Are you ready?"

The girls cheer in response and we begin to walk away from the Palace. I turn back to see Annalise still standing staring at the monument. She quickly shakes off her awe and follows after us.

Annalise POV

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

We quickly change into evening clothes for the night portion of the date and unfortunately today I haven't spent lots of time with Colby. He was swarmed by Jen and JoJo most of the time and I'm becoming bitter at them for trying to steal everyone else's moments. I get that they are trying to get noticed, but don't do it out of the expense of others.

I change into a black jumpsuit with red high heels and pull on an electric red trench to finish off the outfit. My hair tonight is in loose curls and for my make up I've gone for a bolder look than normal.

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 but game on bitches.

We arrive at a rooftop bar that is extremely busy and for once we are filming in public. We walk to a secluded area and sit down at a lounge and start to get some cocktails made.

Colby arrives wearing black dress pants and a blue dress shirt and he's looking hot. I can't help but stare.

We all stand up and he greets us. He takes a seat between JoJo and Jen and picks up his glass and raises it. "A toast, to a wonderful day in London and to an interesting night." He toasts and we cheers. We all drink from our glasses and we all can feel the tension in the air. Colby turns to JoJo "Care to join me?"

She smiles. "Sure."

I watch as JoJo walks away and I feel sad. Why hasn't he spoken to me today? We've probably said a total of five sentences today and I'm starting to get upset.

I grab my drink and down it. I feel someone poking me on my 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. "Are 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."

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

Colby POV

Today has been great but today has felt weird. The group date felt 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 want 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 beautiful. As I glance at Annalise I had to do a double take as I almost didn't recognise her and she looks smoking hot. 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 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 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 to face me and I can see her gears turning. "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."

"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 pretty good at reading people and I 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, she 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 kiss me but I turn my head and she kisses my cheek.

3rd person POV

JoJo and Colby arrive back and the tension in the room increases. 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. "The seed is planted." She whispers.

Annalise POV

Okay I am beyond annoyed now. I'm onto 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 everything and just sit there drinking when I hear someone call me by my nickname. "Banana." Voices call out over the crowd. "Banana." They repeat again louder. "Banana." They shout.

I turn around 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, and my heartbeat picks up and 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 and everyone looks at me confused about my sudden outburst. "Sorry I um thought." I stutter. "I just thought I saw something. Uh I need to use the restroom." I lie and bolt from my place not caring how much of a show I'm putting on and walk rapidly in the direction of where the two figures were.

I stop before the bathroom doors and can feel my heart beat pick up 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 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 and we always will. But we also knew that you needed to do something like this to step out of your comfort zone." Sarah replies.

"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 as the door opens. "Annalise." I hear Lauren call out. I freeze as she steps inside seeing me on the floor, hugging my sisters. "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. Are these your sisters?"

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

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

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 up off the floor and I hug them tightly. "I miss you." I whisper.

"We miss you too, but Banana, don't let your insecurities get the better of you, you always have, you never know what will happen at the end of this." Sarah advises 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 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. "Done deal."

"So they were your sisters?" She laughs once they've left.

I laugh for the first time today. "Yeah."

"What do you think JoJo did?"

"Tried to get rid of her compition."

Colby POV

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

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

"Who?" I ask.

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

"Do you want me to see if she's ok?" Lauren suggests.

I nod. "If you could."

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

Lauren smiles. "Ok."

Lauren walks into the bathroom and she's in there for a few minutes when the door opens and we are expecting to see Annalise and Lauren walk out but two ladies walk out and they look vaguely familiar.

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, 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. I just needed a minute." She reassures.

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 Annalise I'm slowly falling for.

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

She looks at me for the first time today. "I'm getting there." She responds.

"How about a walk?"

She smiles. "I'd love that."

Annalise POV

Colby and I walk to a private area and sit down and for the first time today and 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. "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 him off and he laughs. "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 the 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 that you won't just make a scene like that for anyone. I know that your sisters live in this city and I know that because when they walked away one of them looked at me and smiled, and I have seen that smile somewhere before." I smile shyly. "And I love seeing it."

I smile harder and lean into him and our lips meet. 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 as he leans in and kisses me again.

"And can I just say you look fucking hot tonight." He whispers.

I laugh loudly. "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 and kisses me again lingering longer. "You don't have any compition with her."

I smirk leaning in "Good." and I kiss him leaving both of us breathless.