Third person's pov!

Jeevika and Viren sat in each other's embrace as they prayed hard for Sid's quick return.

"My Bubba..." Jeevika whimpered and Viren tightened his hold on her.

"He will come back, Jeeva. How can he not when he knows that his sister would die without him?" Viren asked.

Jeevika's gaze fell upon Nidhi, who was still seated like a statue there. Her family were trying to make her eat something, but she wasn't even listening to anything.

Then a nurse came out and informed them that Sid wants to see Nidhi. And soon she was taken in.

Jeevika sagged against Viren in relief.

"He woke up.." Jeevika said, smiling through her tears.

"Yes.. He did." Viren said, guilt gripping him thinking that his brother is the root cause of all the suffering here. Viren's blood boiled in rage when he thought of Viraj. As soon as Sid is moved to the room, he is planning to go and see Viraj in the prison and he is going to give a wonderful welcome treat for Viraj. Something he's never gonna forget ever. Viraj thought wildly.

When Sid had first informed him about Viraj's deeds, it was difficult for him to believe. Then Arun had provided the proof for Viraj's atrocities over the years. The number of girls' lives he has ruined. And he wanted to kill Viraj at that moment. But Sid had asked him to be patient. He shouldn't have listened to it. He should have acted immediately. If he had, Sid wouldn't have been lying in the ICU now, fighting for life.

"Viren..." The loud angry voice garnered everyone's attention and they all looked towards the source of the voice.

There stood Nalini Parikh, her face a mask of fury.

"How dare you? How dare you arrest my grandson?" Nalini held Viraj's collars and accused him. Viraj smiled in self disgust for having craved the love of this woman and Viraj all these years.

He pried Nalini Nani's fingers off his collars and moved away from her with a stoic face.

"He committed crimes. Not crimes, but sins. So, he is arrested and will be given heavy punishments by the justice system." Viren said and Nalini Nani's eyes blazed with fury.

"Who are you to decide that? My Viraj is innocent. You have always been jealous of him. So you are making up stories to ruin his life." Nalini nani accused and everyone looked at her in hatred.

"Your beloved grandson is a part of a woman trafficking network. He ruined the lives of millions of girls over the past years, Mrs Parikh. Girls from poor backgrounds, who don't have enough influence or power to seek justice. And Parinidhi Vyas was one such target. A beautiful girl from a financially unstable family. But his countdown began the second his eyes fell upon Nidhi. Do you know why? Because this poor girl with a poor background holds the heart of one of the most powerful men in this country. Siddharth Singh Raichand. Do you think Sid would stand by and watch someone trying to hurt his woman?" Viren asked sarcastically and Nalini nani paled for a moment.

"Siddharth Singh Raichand.. The cultureless boy who uses women like tissue paper? Funny to hear this. But then you all are a team. You are his brother in law. He would do anything for you.." Nalini was quick to retort.

"That's enough, Mrs Parikh. I won't stand by and watch you slander my husband and my brother anymore. Your grandson is a criminal and learn to accept the fact." Jeevika said coldly.

"Viren, you are not going to get a single penny from the Parikh wealth. You thought if you got Viraj out of the way, you could get the entire Parikh wealth, huh? Not happening.." Nalini Nani said furiously.

"And who the bloody hell are you to decide that?" Jeevika thundered at the older woman, coming to stand in front of Viren.

"Bahu..." Nalini called out in a warning tone..

"I am not your bahu, Mrs Parikh. How can I be, when Viren has never been your grandson. All this time, I had prayed that one day you would love Viren like the way he craves for. But now, I feel relieved that you never loved him nor raised him. If you had raised him, he might also have turned out to become a criminal like your grandson Viraj.." Jeevika said.

"And about the Parikh wealth you said. It doesn't belong to you Nalini bhabhi. Neither does it belong to your husband, that is my brother. The entire wealth was in Savithri bhabhi's name. That is my brother's first wife. So, in effect, Viren would be the only person who would inherit the wealth. Not you, not your grandson." Kalindi dadi said coldly and Nalini nani paled.

"And we want you out of the Parikh family house within two days. Find some place for yourself. Never ever come in front of us. Because of Viraj, my grandson is fighting for his life. I will never forgive him nor you for still blindly supporting him. Get lost.." Kalindi dadi said coldly.

As Nalini nani walked out, they saw Nidhi coming out of the OT. She was looking much better now. Which would only mean Sid is in a better condition. Jeevika hurried towards Nidhi and held her hands.

"What did he say? How is he?" Jeevika asked anxiously and Nidhi smiled through her tears.

"He is better. And he will come back soon. He wants to see you." Nidhi said and a nurse came out to take Jeevika in.

"Bubba.." Jeevika cried, seeing her brother's condition.

"Di.. I am alright. Don't stress yourself out and trouble my nephew." Sid said and Jeevika smiled through her tears.

"I won't.." Jeevika promised.

"And di, find the best event management company." Sid said and Jeevika frowned.

"For what?"

"To plan my wedding. The moment I am completely healed, I want to marry Nidhi." Sid said and Jeevika chuckled.

"Desperate much, Sid?"

"Of course. We have wasted enough time already. Not anymore.." Sid said..

"Okay. I will handle that.."

"Parth's and Priya's also. Let all the rituals be conducted together. But weddings should be on different days." Sid said.

"Why? We can plan a grand wedding for both of you together." Jeevika said.

"It's our big day, di. I don't want to share it with anybody. Not even with my brother.." Sid said.

"Okay. That's enough. The patient can't strain much. He already talked too much." The nurse said and with a smile, Jeevika dropped a tended kiss on top of Sid's head and walked out of the ICU.