His daughter replied, “He is no longer alive!”
Yes you heard it right. There was a role of Java Developer for which I was dialing numbers and reaching out to relevant candidates. Out of those 10-15 relevant candidates, I tried to contact one of the candidates, the phone rang but there wasn't any response.
Next day, I called him again as a part of follow-up and what happened after this wasn't normal. I dialed and the call was received,
I said, “Hello, am I talking to XYZ?”
And this time his daughter replied, “No, I’m his daughter.” Her tone somber. “He is no longer alive. He passed away due to a heart attack a few days ago.”
Her words left me stunned. For a few seconds, I couldn’t process what I had just heard. At that moment I realised why he didn't receive the call yesterday.
Gathering my thoughts, I said softly, “I am deeply sorry to hear this. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.”
She responded with strength and grace that belied her loss, thanked me, and hung up the phone.
That day I realised, how uncertain life can be? Your life filled with roses, fairy tales and happiness could overnight transform into hell when a tragedy hits you so hard that the wish to live, no more remains a wish!!!
Have you ever experienced such an incident?