Genesis 29:18 states Jacob's love for Rachel and the seven-year agreement. Now he calls in what was promised, the payoff of that love-driven commitment.

Genesis 29:20 says the years seemed like days because of love. Now Jacob demands his wife — the love that made waiting bearable makes him eager to claim her.

In Genesis 31:41, Jacob recalls this moment — serving fourteen years total for both wives, with Laban changing his wages ten times. Laban's exploitation begins here.