I'm back guys. Thank you for being so patient. Enjoy the newest chapter.

Anna xx

Annalise POV

Last nights rose ceremony was something else. Jen had been eliminated and JoJo had shown her true colours. The good thing about this is that Colby didn't believe it.

I walk into the kitchen and find Amanda and Lauren making breakfast. "Morning." Lauren greets.

"Hi." I greet. "Last night was intense."

"It was." Amanda agrees. "How do you feel?"

"I'm not going to lie I was nervous, but I had trust in my relationship with Colby that what he heard the other night he didn't believe and I'm glad he didn't."

"Good, we don't know what would have happened if you had left." Lauren responds.

"Me too, but it's just going to get harder now." I add. "We should head to the lounge. We are filming our next card scene."

3rd person POV

The girls are sitting in the lounge when Renee Young walks in. "Ladies." She greets.

"Hi." The girls greet excitedly.

"You have made it to another week. You are all here because Colby sees something with you and it's starting to get real." She continues. "So now what? Where do we go from here? Well in couple weeks time it's going to be home towns so by the end of this week two people will be eliminated. And in doing that we need to keep this journey moving. So ladies pack your bags because you are all going to... Thailand."

The ladies jump up excitedly squealing. "OMG Yes."

"Now hurry along you leave for the airport soon."

Colby POV

Last nights rose ceremony was interesting. Annalise put her trust in me which just made me fall for her even more. Wait fall for her? I think I am. Every time I'm with her I don't want her to leave, I don't want to stop touching her, I don't want to stop kissing her, it feels right. And oh boy has she been turning me on lately, her outfits, her attitude, it's allowed me to see another side of her, which I didn't think she had, but I'm secretly loving it.

"Morning." Renee greets.

"Hi." I retort.

"The girls are on there way to the airport."

"That means I better get going too."

"How do yo feel? Last night was something to witness. You almost had me thinking you were going to send Annalise home."

I grin. "That's what I was going for."

"Good job by the way, not falling for JoJos bullshit."

"I knew the minute she mentioned it something was up."

"So what have you decided to do in Thailand?" Renee wonders.

"I'm planning a two on one, and a group date." I announce.

"OMG! Who with?"

"JoJo and Emily." I smirk.

She gasps and grins. "You're dirty. Everyone is going to think Emily will go."

"I have to make my season rememberable and not so predictable."

"Whats the other date?"

"A boat day."

"Can you do stuff with your knee?"

"Yes just nothing to impacted. It's going to be great."

Annalise POV

We arrive at the airport ready for our long day of travelling. Lauren, Emily, Amanda and I are sitting at the gate when JoJo and Caila sit down in front of us. We look up and I can see Caila is reading a magazine and JoJo is watching me closely. "Looks like someone's up to something." Emily notices.

"Sizing me up." I agree.

"I still can't believe she thought that would work."

"On any other season it would have. Colby's different, he doesn't take any bullshit."

"True." Lauren agrees.

I look back up and in my line of site and I see Colby, Renee and Chis sit down a few seats away from us. He sits down and looks up at us ladies. He turns his head and our eyes meet. He smiles and goes back to his conversation. I turn my head back to JoJo and she is still watching me and I notice that she is shocked. I smirk, take that bitch!

After a long travel day we arrive in Thailand. The flight was not a great experience. My neck is starting play up so I decide to head to the concierge to find a heat pack to put on my neck. On my way back I make my way back up stairs. As the doors are about to close someone stops them from shutting and to my delight it's Colby. He's shocked to see me but quickly recovers and smiles. "Hi." He greets.

I smile. "Hi."

"What are you doing up?"

"My necks starting to play up so I went down to the lobby to get a heat pack."

"Are you okay?"

I nod smiling. "Yes, but with all the traveling and not being able to do what I usually do it's just a lot harder to manage. Some heat and a massage should do the trick."

"Do you need a hand?"

I smile at the thought. "No I'm okay. I was just going to lie this under my neck anyway. I can look for a massage tomorrow depending on what's happening."

"I'm here if you need anything though."

I smile. "I know."

The elevator makes it to our floor. "Well I guess I'll see you tomorrow or whenever our next date is."

He grins. "Who says you're getting one."

I eye him up and smirk. "I know I'm getting one."

"Someone's confident."

I grin. "Don't you know be by now?"

He laughs. "You just keep surprising me."

"Not just a pretty face"

He smiles. "I guess you'll find out tomorrow if your on the date then."

"Oh I know I am."

"How do you?"

"Because you like me to much not to." I respond.

He lets out a true laugh. "True."

"This is me." I alert stopping at my door.

"Night Anna."

"Night Colby." I wish and head inside to bed,

3rd Person POV

The ladies are in the living room chatting when Chris and Renee walk in. "Morning." They greet.

"Morning." The girls respond.

"Did you sleep well?" Chris asks.

"Yes."

"Good because this week is big. Two girls will be going home." Renee reminds them. "And how is that going to work? Well this week there will be two dates. A group date and a two on one."

The girls gasp shocked at the last one. "That's right. Someone on that two on one will be eliminated. And the following day there will be a rose ceremony."

"If you don't here you're name on this card that means the remaining two will be on the two on one." Chris's continues.

"So I'm going to give Caila this." Renee offers.

Caila stands up and accepts it. Caila looks down at the girls and sighs. "Here goes nothing." She whispers and opens the card. "Ladies, lets get wet." The girls look around intrigued, but also nervous. They want to hear their name. "On the group date today is; Lauren, Caila, Amanda and lastly... Annalise." Caila lists. The four on the group date cheer, but Emily and JoJo are shocked. "That means Emily and JoJo are on the two on one." Caila finishes.

JoJo is floored. She turns to look at Emily. "Let the best woman will win." JoJo responds.

Colby POV

Today's group date I'm excited for. A day out on the water going on boats, jet skis and other water fun.

I'm excited to go on this date with woman that aren't here for drama and that I have strong feelings for and after lasts nights run in with Annalise I'm even more excited to see her.

Renee walks in. "You excited for today's date?" She asks.

"Hell yeah."

"Don't forget to pay attention to the ladies not just the activities." She teases.

I roll my eyes, "Any news?" I ask.

"JoJo is starting to show her true colours."

"Tomorrow's two on one should be interesting then."

"It's going to be one to remember, no one will see it coming."

"Did I hear from a little birdie that you ran into Annalise last night?" She questions.

"How did you find out?"

"I just happened to be getting some ice from the ice machine when you were talking. I could see the chemistry from that far."

I smile. "There is just something about her."

"She's real, she's genuine, she's got fire, and she knows how to defend herself, those are all qualities you look for."

"You didn't tell anyone did you?"

"Just Jon."

I chuckle. "Keeping him updated?"

"On the daily."

"Do they have any bets?"

"Who do you think?" She smirks.

Annalise POV

Waiting for our ride to take us on our date. I check my outfit over. I'm wearing a light blue bikini that shows off my toned abs. Over the top of my bikin I'm wearing a dress from Camilla with wedges. I have just brushed my hair out because I'm going to be in the water today, so no need to get all glammed when it will get wet anyway.

Once I'm happy with my look I walk into the kitchen and as I enter I just happen to overhear Caila and JoJo talking. "I can't believe I'm on the two on one." Jojo complains.

"You'll be fine." Caila assures.

"I know that but I would have rather it be with someone that I had compition with."

I shake my head. "I really hope she gets sent home tomorrow." Lauren whispers from next to me.

I turn to find her behind me as she has heard the conversation. "I think we need to work some magic on Emily. Maybe she'll surprise us."

"I like what your thinking."

"Let's worry about that later we have a date to go on."

We arrive at a private beach and set up are several jet skis with donuts attached. There is kite surfing and so many more water activities.

We stop just as we reach the sand and hear a loud revving. Out of no where a speed boat comes racing around a bend and straight into the bay. It starts to slow down and we see it's Colby.

He makes it to shore and walks up to us. "Hello ladies." He greets.

We rush over to him and hug him. "That was an entrance." Lauren expresses.

"I'm a wrestler our entrances have to be entertaining." He chuckles. "So I guess you guys have a good idea as to what we are doing."

We nod. "Yes."

"Let's have a fun day ladies. I'll spend time with each of you on a particular activity and at the end of the afternoon we are all going to be doing do this." He says pointing to the boat. The boat starts speeding off and suddenly a parasail starts being set up.

"No way." I gasp.

We watch as the parasail raises into the air and the boat speeds off. "You all up for it?" He asks us.

"Hell yeah." They respond eagerly.

We disperse and put our belongings down. We then make our way over to a gazebo that has an assortment of drinks and nibbles to choose from. "Care for a swim ladies?" Colby asks us.

Colby POV

As soon as I saw the girls and saw that they were excited for today I knew we were in for a good day. I'm in Thailand on a group date with four beautiful woman.

I turn my head to glance at all the woman. I then turn to look at Annalise who is in the procsss of taking her dress off and my mind goes blank. I'm speechless as I stare at her. I knew she had a good body but wow, I have to control my thoughts.

We venture down to the water and start to swim. After a few minutes I see that Caila is standing closest to me. "Caila." I call out.

"Yes." She responds.

"Care to join me for some snorkelling?"

"I'd love to." She accepts.

Annalise POV

The date has been going amazing. We are all having a lot of fun. I haven't had a chance for one on one time yet but surely I'm next.

Throughout the afternoon he's had time with Caila snorkelling, he drove some jet skis with Amanda and it looks like they had a ball. He is now currently with Lauren on a surf ski. They have finished there time together and they make there way back over to the rest of us. "Annalise, want to go on the tube?"

"Think you can handle it?" I retort.

He grins. "Let's go."

Colby and I walk towards a boat that has a donut attached to it. We meet the driver and get some life jackets. "How good are you on these things?" He asks.

I grin. "My parents used to own a jet ski, I even have my licence so pretty good actually."

"Really?" He asks impressed.

"Yes. We would spend many weekends out on the spit having go after go."

"Can you do this with your neck?"

She smiles. "I can. Just not a lot of whips. I know it will whip around corners but go easy around the corners."

"Sorry I didn't think."

"Hey don't apologise. I can do many things. I'm just taking precautions."

We climb onto the donuts and signal to the spotter that we are ready and we speed off.

We instantly hold on tight and they whip us around the first corner and we successfully stay on.

I turn my head to Colby who has a huge smile on his face. We approach the next corner and some larger waves are forming. The boat whips us round and the donuts bounce over the waves which causes me to lose my grip and I go flying off into the water.

I pop up laughing wiping the water from my face and stick my hand up to signal I'm in the water.

Colby hops off to make sure I'm ok. "Are you okay?" He asks.

I laugh. "I just flew."

"You did. You get points for the landing."

"Perfect 10?"

"9.9." He teases.

I gasp playfully. "I'd like to see you do it better then."

He smirks and swims close. "Is that a challenge?"

I grin. "Maybe."

Colby POV

The date has been going great today. We are currently heading out on the boat excited for some paragliding. Since there is an odd number. Ill be going up twice. As three can go at a time. The first two to go up are Amanda and Lauren.

Caila and Annalise sit back and watch as we get harnessed up. "Nervous?" I ask the two girls next to me.

"I'm not a fan of heights but I'll give it a try." Amanda responds.

"You sure you want to do this."

"I have to face my fears sometime."

"True." I agree. "Alright let's do this."

We sit down at the back of the boat with our legs out straight and slowly start rising up and as the boat speeds off.

Annalise POV

Amanda, Lauren and Colby slowly rise up as Caila and I watch on as the paraglide gets to its highest point. "I wonder how Amanda is doing?" I wonder.

"Probably shitting herself." She jokes.

I laugh. "It looks like she's doing fine. Colby looks to be enjoying this too."

"He does."

"So are you a fan of heights?" I ask.

"No I'm not." She admits.

"Are you going to be okay?"

"I don't think so. Whenever I get up high anywhere I feel sick, I get light headed."

"Are you going to be able to go up?"

She hesitates. "I might have to pass. I just hope Colby doesn't see it as a cop out."

I turn to face her. "I don't think he'll think that. He appreciates us being honest with him and if you think you won't be able to cope then don't, but if you are able to go up there and face your fear then you are one step closer to connecting more with Colby."

"Wow." She whispers. "You really are nice."

"Why are you so surprised."

"Just the things I've heard. I'm sorry I've misjudged you."

"You don't need to apologise. People always want to put others down when they feel threatened. That's what's happened." I respond. "I'm not going to bitch and complain but I am going to be blunt." I add. "JoJo may be nice to your face but she is only trying to confuse you and make you doubt yourself. I say fuck it. And if I were you, I would go up there today and show everyone that you are in control and no one tells you what to do."

She leans in and hugs me. "Thanks and I'm sorry."

"Apology accepted."

I hear the parasail start to come down and they slowly lower back onto the boat. Caila and I stand up and meet the trio. "How was it?" Caila asks.

"Amazing." Lauren answers.

"Ready for round 2?" I ask.

Colby claps his hands together "let's do it,"

Colby, Caila and I start to get harnessed up. Colby can see that Caila is struggling. "You okay?" He asks her.

"I'm really afraid of heights but I need to do this." She responds.

"You know you don't have to if you don't feel like it."

"No Annalise is right, if I want to prove to myself I can do things, I have to start now to

concur my fear."

Colby turns to look at me and I shrug. "I just gave her some easy advice. You have a fear, you try to over come it. You also might not ever be able to do this again. Take the chance."

The three of us sit down at the back of the boat and Colby grabs onto Caila's hand. "You'll be okay." He assures.

She sends him a smile and takes a deep breath. We slowly start to move and we start to rise. I grin as Caila grasps onto Colby's hand tightly. We eventually make it to the highest point and the boat starts speeding up.

Caila slowly opens her eyes and takes in the view. "Just don't look down." I instruct.

Colby turns to me and smiles. I return it and we both turn back and take in the moment.

Eventually the parasail starts to lower and we make it back to the boat. Caila has a huge smile on her face. "I can't believe I just did that." She expresses.

"You should be proud of yourself." Colby says hugging her. "Now how about we get dried up and get some food?"

"Sounds great." Lauren responds and we disembark off the boat.

Annalise POV

I quickly get changed into some dinner close for our dinner portion of the date. I am wearing a pink off the shoulder romper with beige heels. My hair is in a high pony and my make up is subtle but I do have some lashes on.

I arrive with the other ladies at our cabana and Colby is dressed handsomely in jeans and dress shirt. We approach him and he smiles.

"Ladies." He greets us. "You all look beautiful." He compliments. "Tonight I'm going to pull each of you aside to have some more time as this is the last time I'll see you before the next rose ceremony." He announces and glances at Lauren. "Lauren, let's take a walk."

Colby POV

One by one I've had moments with the girls tonight. What's surprised me today is that Caila showed me a different side to her. She could have easily passed on the parasail and waited behind but she didn't. She took control and went and did it even thought she was terrified. What even surprised me more was that Annalise encouraged her to not give up. If it were anyone else they would have told her to stay put, but she encouraged her to step out of her comfort zone.

I finish my conversation with Caila and I find the girls back at the cabana drinking and I notice that Annalise is a little quieter than normal. I walk up to them. "Annalise, care for a walk?" I ask her.

She smiles. "Of course."

We walk to a secluded area and curl up onto a love bed. "How's your day been?"

"Awesome. Thank you for such a fun day. I can't remember the last time I had a day out on the water like that. It made me go back to some very fun times."

"With your brother?"

She nods. "Yes and my other siblings and their kids. Every school holidays when I was younger we would travel to the Gold Coast and in the hot seasons we were always out there, riding the JetSki every weekend."

"I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. You seem a bit out of it though."

She smiles. "I'm just exhausted. The adrenaline is starting to fade from all the fast movements."

I look down at her and I get lost in her eyes. "You have beautiful eyes."

She blushes. "So do you."

"What was Caila apologising for?"

"She just fell for some bullshit, and she realised she was being played."

"I'm glad she saw the real you then."

"I just told her that she didn't have to apologise but if I were in her shoes I wouldn't have allowed someone to persuade me about someone or something." She responds. "This experience is crazy and people can be extremely manipulative. So I just told her that from now on don't judge someone before you truly get to know them."

"Your wise."

"I am a journalist." She jokes. I chuckle and lean in to kiss her. She meets me half way and we are both sunk. I pull her closer to me, if that's even possible and lay her underneath me. We make out for a while when it's time to head back. "We should head back."

"Probably." I agree between kisses.

She sighs and pulling away. "Come on."

3rd person pov

Colby and Annalise arrive back from their 1 on 1 time and rejoin the girls. They both sit down and Colby takes out a rose. "Today has been a great day, it was incredibly fun. Tonight this rose goes to someone that chose to not take the easy way out but to try and do something she knows she was terrified of." Colby begins. "So Caila, will you accept this rose?"

Caila looks up shocked. "Yes."

"It's been a great day ladies, for the rest of you I will see you at the rose ceremony at the end of the week."

The ladies bid farewell and head off after saying goodbye to Colby.