Well Vik, sure he married her cause of money, but are not almost all arranged marriages based on any kind of deal. And, there is no doubt in my mind that he Loves her now. Wether he knows himself or not. That's the way things happens. and, like someone said be4, these soaps r there to entertain the viewers. It's sweet to see this relationship growing, isn't it just what we want all in this world? Someone who loves us! Unconditionally from the depth of heart. Lets see if Murli is grown up enuff to face also comments n laughter and stand by her when it comes to uneasy situations. I am pretty much sure he will. So what punishment? He goes on his knees cause he wants to ( or maybe the CVs ) . He also could take a chair n sit, but which woman doesn't want her love to knee in front of her. BTW Rakhie, no need of my hubby for the earring scene, but would die to have such a scene with Vikrant. :)