It hadn't even been five minutes since Sam hit send.
He hadn't moved from the couch. Just sat there, the phone still in his hand, eyes on the screen like he couldn't breathe until something happened.
And then...
📩 New Voice Memo from Melinda
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Sam stared. Blinked.
Then pressed play.
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🔊 Melinda's Voice Memo (played aloud in the room):
"OK, baby...
I'll buy the plane ticket right now and pack my suitcase."
"And I'm taking a flight tonight.
I'm on my way, my love."
"I'll see you in around 15 hours, okay?
And I'll have my arms open and ready to hold you —
and forehead kisses.
And whatever you want, my love."
"Okay?
I'm on my way."
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Then came the picture:
• One screenshot of a confirmed plane ticket —
Departure: Copenhagen → Los Angeles
Time: 23:40 CET
Duration: ~15 hours including layover
• The second photo was of her suitcase —
open on her bed, black clothes, stiletto boots, red lipstick packed, phone charger curled on top — ready.
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The room exploded.
Matt:
"YO. YO. SHE PACKED THAT FAST—"
Nick (grinning like it was Christmas):
"She's actually on her way. Bro. She's getting on a plane tonight for you."
Chris just made this weird wheezing noise like he didn't know if he wanted to cry or scream.
"She's so real for this. Like she meant that voice memo. Every single word."
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Sam's jaw was slack. Phone still in hand. Eyes wide.
"I—I wasn't actually sure she'd do it," he mumbled.
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Colby clapped him on the back.
"Never doubt the girl who tattooed your entire life philosophy on her ribs, bro."
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Sam just laughed. This messy, breathless kind of laugh — the kind that only comes when you're completely overwhelmed in the best way.
Then?
He whispered it under his breath.
"She's really coming."
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Nick nodded.
"And you better be ready, Sammy boy. Because when she lands, you're gonna get hit with the full force of that girl's heart. In person."
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Sam grinned.
"Can't wait."
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Found You in the Algorithm ~ Sam golbach
Fanfiction"You don't have to thank me, sweet boy. I'm just glad you're seeing me." He wasn't supposed to see the video. Just a girl with 300 followers, posting TikToks about trauma, fandom drama, and Sam Golbach. But then... he saw all of them. And suddenly...
