Busy techie missed father's last call, only to regret it later. His dad died on the same day. He also missed his mother's 20 calls

Life often hits when we least expect it, reminding us how fleeting time really is. One moment, you’re busy hustling through deadlines, the next, you’re grappling with a loss that shakes your world upside down. Vivek Naskar, a senior techie, experienced this harsh reality firsthand, opening up about his father’s sudden passing and the regrets that come with leaving things unsaid.

Vivek revealed that he lost his father on October 10. He had missed over 20 calls from his mom because he was working late, and by the time he finally picked up around 8 am, he rushed to book the fastest flight he could. Despite his efforts, he would only reach by 7 PM. Sitting at the airport, he felt overwhelmed by hundreds of thoughts running through his mind, many of which he had no control over.

He revealed a painful realisation: his father had called him earlier, but they couldn’t talk properly. “I didn’t call him back. I always thought I had more time,” he admitted. Despite past disagreements, their bond was strong. “The last conversations between us were about disagreements. But we loved each other. He told my mom he was proud of me, not me, though.”

Vivek, who says he usually wears his heart on his sleeve, opened up about the emotional struggle he was going through. He admitted that he couldn’t fully explain what he was feeling at that moment. Sitting with tears in his eyes, he was trying to stay strong for his mom and sister. He was processing everything internally and preparing himself to see his father one last time. He had informed some close friends and mentioned that he wouldn’t be active for a while, thanking everyone who had reached out. Meanwhile, his heartfelt and honest post has garnered 1.4 million views on X, with many finding it relatable.

I lost my father this morning.

I got over 20 phone calls from my mom, but I was working late and didn’t hear calls. When I finally picked up (at around 8am), I booked the fastest flight I could, but I’ll only reach by 7 PM.

I’m sitting at the airport now, waiting for my second…

— Vivek Naskar (@vivek_naskar) October 10, 2025

Internet reacts
Many people reached out to offer Vivek support and share their own experiences of loss. One user reflected on losing their mom to cancer 11 years ago and their father unexpectedly last month, advising him not to be too hard on himself and to honour their father by keeping his memory and values alive. Others expressed sympathy, reminding him that grief is natural and personal, that his father knew he was loved, and encouraged him to be kind to himself while staying strong for his family. Several shared that they understood the struggle of holding a tough face for loved ones and wished him peace and strength during this difficult time.