01x44 - Merit Wins the Soul Episode 2

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[This drama is based on
a true story.]

[The plot was adjusted
for entertainment purposes only.]

[We have no intention
to offend any careers,]

[encourage immoral sexual values,]

[or create a pessimistic disposition
of a gender or a group of people.]

[We would like to apologize in
advance for any misunderstandings.]

[Presents]

[Theory of Love]

Are you Fon, the writer?

I really love your work.

Let me warn you.

She’s got a reputation
for sleeping around.

Don’t tell me
you’ve fallen for her.

Namhom is in trouble.

I need to cancel
all your bookings.

Why? What happened?

You might’ve accidentally messed
with her man.

Fon, no.

Fon.

Let’s be together.

I’ll be that person for you.

I’m glad that we’re together.

I promise
I’ll take good care of you.

Okay, I'll be right down.

Namhom.

Namhom.

Namhom!

Namhom!

Namhom.

Namhom.

Why are you crying?

I had a nightmare.

Namhom.

Move in with me.

We’re together now.

I want us to live together.

No.

Why not?

I’ve lived alone almost all my life.

I might not be used
to living with someone else.

And one more thing.

You broke up with your ex

because you lived together,
didn’t you?

I think your ex knew

how much time and concentration
your work required.

But you lived together,

so it was natural for her
to demand things from you.

In the end, you couldn’t
give her what she wanted,

and you broke up.

That’s why
I want to do better this time.

I won’t let work be more important
than my girlfriend again.

But one of the reasons I decided
to date you is your work.

I like who you are,

what you do.

If you’re going
to prioritize me over work,

I’m not okay with it.

Let’s stay like this.

Don’t try.

Being yourself is the best.

Did you actually beg for that
woman's forgiveness for Namhom?

Do you know
that your clip went viral?

I don't care.

I wanted to help her,
so I did everything I could.

Most importantly,

I asked her to be my girlfriend.

What?

I told you

that I no longer needed love.

But honestly,

I still need it.

Didn’t I warn you
how dangerous she is?

You weren’t even together, and she
already caused you so much trouble.

Imagine how messed up it’ll be
once you’re actually together.

But I still believe my goodness
can change her.

And what if it can’t?

Listen to me.

That way of thinking can't be
applied to everyone.

For some people,
no matter how good you are to them,

if they’re not grateful,

they’ll never treat you
the same way.

If you insist on dating her,

be prepared so you won’t get hurt.

Fine.

I still believe my goodness
can change her.

And what if it can’t?

[Add Relationship]

[Save]

[In a relationship with Namhom]

Namhom, do you have a girlfriend?

Yes.

I was just wondering why someone
like you, who likes to have fun,

decided to have a girlfriend?

I just wanted to give it a try

and see how my life would turn out.

I noticed
your bookings got canceled,

so I want to hire you
for some modeling work.

But it’s the sexy kind.

Your girlfriend
probably won't approve.

Don't worry. I don't care
what anyone thinks.

I want to work.

All right.

If you don't want to get in trouble,
don't tell her about it.

["My New Love with the Devil"]

Listen to me.

This method doesn't work
for everyone.

For some people,
no matter how good you are to them,

if they’re not grateful,

they’ll never treat you
the same way.

If you insist on dating her,

be prepared so you won’t get hurt.

The symptoms you have

are common in people who work a lot
and get very little rest.

Many writers experience them.

As for your mental health,

if someone is willing
to understand it

and accept the nature
of your work,

and if you’re willing
to share all your feelings,

your symptoms can improve.

Are you Fon,

the writer?

Yes.

I'm so happy.

I really love your work.

I’ve read all your stories.

But one of the reasons I decided
to date you is your work.

I like who you are,

what you do.

If you’re going
to prioritize me over work,

I'm not okay with it.

Fon, why didn’t you tell me
you were coming?

I just wanted to talk to you,

and I wanted to do it
face-to-face.

I thought you’d be free today.

Where are you going?

I have a photoshoot.

I got a new gig.

What kind of gig?

Just a regular photoshoot.

If it’s not urgent,

you can go home.

I’ll come see you when I’m done.

Can I go with you?

I’m already here,
and I brought my car.

So you don’t need to take a taxi.

Up to you.

How's the lighting?

Nice.

Get on the bed.

Like you just woke up.

Let's try this again.

Like this.

That's right.

Just like that.

Come here.

What?

Could you give us a minute?

What's the matter, Fon?

Have you lost your mind? Let go.

This isn’t a regular photoshoot.

Your clothes, your poses, the way
the photographer is treating you.

This is why
you didn’t want me to come.

Yes.

I don’t like people interfering
with my work.

- But I’m your girlfriend.
- So what?

It’s my business
what kind of gig I take.

I have to take any gig I can now.

You know how many gigs got canceled.

I have no income.

I know,
but choose the gigs you take,

not risky ones like this.

Risky?

Risky how?

Risky that I might sleep with
the photographer after the sh**t?

Honestly,

you say you understand who I am,

but deep down, you can’t accept it.

You’re the one who asked me
to date you,

so you should trust me.

You wanted me to move in,
said you’d take care of me.

But if you’re going
to keep doubting me,

no matter how hard you try,

it’s pointless.

Think about it.

If you can never trust me,

and decide you don’t want to be
with me anymore,

I’ll be fine with it.

I'm sorry. It's my fault.

It’s not that I don’t trust you.

I don’t trust those people.

It’s obvious
he has unprofessional intentions.

But if I don’t feel the same,

then nothing will happen.

Fine, I get it now.

I won't do this again.

Namhom, can we continue?

I only booked the studio
for two hours.

Okay, I’ll be right in.

What are you doing?

I couldn’t sleep, so I'm going out
to get a drink.

Okay.

Don’t get drunk.

- Okay. I...
- I trust you.

Thank you.

Hello.

Hi.

You were looking at me,
but you wouldn’t come say hi.

So I decided to come over.

Well...

I don’t like approaching people.

It’s not cool.

Are you a regular here?

I was,

but I haven’t been here in a while.

Why not?

I just started dating someone.

What?

Why are you here tonight?

Stressed from work?

Or did you have a fight
with your partner?

It’s not like that.

I was just wondering

if someone like me

is really cut out
for a relationship.

Everyone wants to be
in a relationship.

Maybe...

your partner
just isn’t the right one.

You sound like you know me well.

Well...

I might be in the same situation.

Then what should we do now?

Nothing.

Just keep living like this

until

you find the right one.

Isn’t that kind of selfish?

Come on.

Humans

love themselves
and only think of themselves.

Hey, don’t overthink it.

We’re talking about the future.

I think...

you should focus on
what’s right in front of you now.

You’re right.

Okay.

- Cheers.
- Cheers.

Did you know
Namhom is out partying?

Yes.

Who did she say she was out with?

Tell me what you saw.

Wait, I'll let you see for yourself.

No, I don’t want to cheat
on my partner.

Seriously?

I could do whatever
I wanted back then,

but now I want to be
the best girlfriend.

What about what we talked about?

We were just talking.

Come on.

You wasted my time.

I'm home.

I'm really tired. I'm going to bed.

Sorry, I was just acting earlier.

My partner's friend
was looking at us.

Here’s my location.

I can’t believe Namhom rejected him.

Now you can see
she’s trying to change.

But I don’t want you
to trust her too soon.

Aren’t you being
too negative about her?

Like I said, you have to be prepared
not to get hurt.

I know.

I'm home.

I'm really tired. I'm going to bed.

Aoy and Chod, I admit...

even though I trust her

and try to tell myself
not to be too negative,

some of her actions

still make me doubt.

Goodbye.

- Get home safely.
- Okay.

Bye.

Bye.

Are you done?

Yes.

Do you want to meet?

Are you free?
Don’t you have work to do?

I’m trying,
but my brain’s not working.

Is it because all you think
about is me?

See? We don’t even live together,
and you’re already like this.

What would it be like if we did?

That’s not related.

It’s normal for me to have
writer’s block when I'm stressed.

The way to fix it

is to talk to someone
who understands.

And that person is you.

We don’t have to live together,
Namhom,

but we should spend
some time together.

Since we started dating,

you haven’t really had time
for me.

Okay.

Can we meet tomorrow?

I had an outdoor sh**t today.
I’m tired.

I just want to go home and rest.

Sure.

Are you hurt anywhere else?

How did he fall?

His friend pushed him.

Why didn’t you take care of him?

I'm sorry.

Jaosua,

if someone pushes you again,
you have to fight back.

Don’t let them hurt you.

Do you understand
what Mommy’s saying?

Don't let this happen again.

Fon.

Fon.

Fon.

Are you stalking me?

You really don’t trust me that much?

Answer my question.

That’s not the point.

What we should be talking about
is why you never mentioned your son

- or his dad.
- It has nothing to do with his dad.

I don’t even know who the dad is.

I don’t see the point
of telling you.

I’m not raising him.
I just send him money.

Don’t you think he’ll grow up
to be a troubled kid?

He’d be more troubled
if he lived with me.

You know how I live my life.

I’m not ready to raise him.

What if I say that I am?

You’re talking nonsense.

Why would you raise my kid?

Your kid is like my kid.

No.

I made the decision
for him to live this way.

Namhom.

Please, Fon. Let me make my own
decisions when it comes to my life.

How about this?

I’ll find him a new daycare,

one that’s better
and safer than this.

I’ll pay for it.

That day, I discovered a truth

even more shocking
than finding out she’d cheated.

But instead of walking away,

I saw it as a chance
to treat her better.

I’m confident

that my kindness

will be repaid someday.

So?

What are you confused about?

Have you ever met someone
who’s so good to you

that it makes you feel guilty?

Are you talking about

your partner?

It’s because you're not in love.

That’s why you feel guilty.

I have no idea what I should do.

Listen.

Like I said,

focus on
what's in front of you first.

Isn't that better?

The woman you asked me
to keep an eye on is here

with the same guy.

Who would have thought

that just a few hours later

I’d see how my kindness was repaid?

But...

it wasn’t what I expected.

Walk carefully.

I'm doing that.

- I'm walking straight.
- Turn left.

I don't want to go home.

Then let's continue.

Come on.

Fon.

Let go.

You told me to trust you,
but this is how you act?

Is my trust worth nothing to you?

Yes.

You never really
wanted to trust me, did you?

Or you wouldn’t have
followed me here.

Whatever.

I admit.

You’re such a good person,

it makes me
uncomfortable and confused.

So I have to go back
to being who I used to be.

Namhom.

Namhom.

I was good to you

because I thought
it would make you love me

and want to do good things
for yourself.

I don’t want you to do
anything for me.

I just want you to
know your self-worth

and stop devaluing yourself.

I followed you

because I wanted to see

if what I’d hoped for was possible.

Now I know

it’s impossible.

Fon.

I'm sorry.

Please give me another chance.

Honestly, Namhom.

If loving me is hard,

then don’t do it.

But please, love yourself

in the right way.

I know.

Are you going to give me
another chance?

Fine.

I’ll give you another chance,

but you have to move in with me,

so I can be sure

you won’t do this again.

Go to bed, it's late.

What about you?

I have to rearrange the house.

I’ll give you half the space,

so you’ll feel at home.

Thank you.

Do good to make yourself proud,

but don’t expect your goodness
to win over hearts.

Marry me.

Spend the rest of your life with me.

Fon, I’m your friend.

I just don’t want
to see you get hurt.

Honestly, what did I ever do to you
to make you hate me this much?

Fon is trying to change me,

so give me some time.

I can give you time

if this is about your personality.

- If it’s about your true nature,
- Bua.

- then you’ll never change.
- Bua!

- What?
- That's enough.

Hey, play with us.

You're playing alone.

Come on.

And... action!

Cut, that was too fast.

Too fast?

Cut again.

Action.

Why are you crying?

Cut.