01x45 - Merit Wins the Soul Episode 3

[bunniefuu]

[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 stalking me?

You really don’t trust me that much?

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

if they’re not grateful,

they’ll never treat you
the same way.

I still believe my goodness
can change her.

And what if it can’t?

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

Is my trust
worth nothing to you?

Fon.

Please give me another chance.

I’ll give you another chance,

but you have to move in with me,

Thank you.

Eat up.
Who are you texting with?

I’m talking to an agency.

It’s about work.

I want to talk to you about that.

I don’t want you
doing photoshoots anymore.

These gigs are what’s stopping you
from leaving your old life behind.

But I don’t know
how to do anything else.

Then don’t.

Just do nothing
and I’ll support you.

Anything you want, anything you want
to eat, just tell me.

I can even give you an allowance.

You’re already supporting my child,
and now you’re going to support me?

Being a writer doesn’t pay
that well, does it?

You’re right.

But if I say I’m going
to do something, I’m going to do it.

Even if I have to exhaust myself
writing for you, I’ll do it.

It’s fine.

But if you really want
to help me,

why don’t you take online courses
and build some new skills?

You might be more capable
than you think.

When you find a job you like,
you can go back to work then.

All right?

Eat up.

It will get cold.

Let me warn you.

She’s not your average girl.

She’s got a reputation

for sleeping around.

A few people in my office
have slept with her.

One, two, three.

Sexier.

One, two, three.

Tell me what you saw.

I'll let you see for yourself.

Fon.

Fon.

Get me my medicine
in the orange container.

[Ms. Varisa Wiboontham
Sertraline, antidepressant]

It’s empty.

Let’s go to the hospital.

Walk slowly.

Long time no see. I thought
you were getting better.

I’m working hard again now,

so the stress is back.

Based on your symptoms, it appears
your workload has gotten heavier.

Like I told you,

if you stress about work
and your personal life,

your symptoms will get worse.

I’ll prescribe the same medication,

but if you don’t get better,

you'll need to get an MRI.

Is it that serious?

Yes.

Chronic stress

can develop into
severe brain-related conditions.

What’s happening to you right now

is a warning.

You’re having these symptoms because
you’re stressed about me, right?

Who said that? It’s because of work.

I have writer’s block,
but I keep pushing myself.

You keep pushing yourself
because of me.

You tried to finish your work

so you could support me, right?

You’re overthinking.

Even without you,
I’d still be like this,

just maybe a little less.

Fon.

Don't worry.

Everything will be okay.

Just stay by my side
and cheer me on.

All right?

I’ll pick up my medication,
and then let’s go home.

[Delete]

[Delete]

Let's go.

[Bua]

- Hello?
- Where are you?

I came to see you at your place.

I’m at the hospital,
about to head home.

Okay.

Who was that?

It’s Bua.

Your symptoms right now

are because of Namhom.

They’re getting worse.

Honestly, how could you give
someone like her another chance?

She’s been behaving better.

And I decided to give it my best.

Even if I get hurt, I’ll accept it.

Get hurt?

You’re not hurt enough already?

I am,

but I can still handle it.

Come on, Fon.

I’m your friend.

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

That’s why I had someone follow her.

You can stop everything now.

- But you...
- Fon has made herself clear, Bua.

I’m talking to my friend,
stay out of it.

I won’t,
because you’re talking about me.

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

You didn’t do anything to me,
but you’re hurting my friend.

Fon is trying to change me.

It’s not just her.
I’m trying to change too.

So give me some time.

I can give you time
if this is about your personality.

But if it’s about
your true nature...

- Bua.
- What?

If it’s about your true nature,

- then you’ll never change.
- Bua!

- What?
- That's enough.

Stop fighting.

Bua, you should go.

Fine, I'll stay out of it.

I'm just worried, as a friend.

Once you realize that being good
doesn’t work with everyone,

you’ll see what I mean.

Is it good?

[Baan Fah Mai Childcare Center]

What’s the surprise?

Wait a little longer.

- Are we there yet?
- Almost.

- All right.
- There you go.

What’s the occasion?

Marry me.

I thought I never wanted
to fall in love again,

but you made me realize

that I still need love.

Fon.

Until death do us part.

You were almost romantic

until you mentioned death.

That’s really how I feel.

I’ve never once thought about
breaking up with you.

If we ever part,

let it be only in death.

I'll marry you.

I love you.

Can you really marry me?

Your friend hates me.

Bua?

Don’t mind her,
she’ll understand one day.

Bua probably thinks I can’t change.

You’re overthinking it.

You’re adorable,
who would hate you?

Fon, I have something to ask you.

I’m really bored at home.

I really want to work.

You haven’t been home long,
and you’re already bored?

What do you want to do?

Here.

It’s not a photoshoot,
but it’s behind-the-scenes work.

I think I can handle it.

Your friend’s
looking for an assistant.

Are you sure?

I don’t think Bua would approve.

You can ask her for a favor.

I really want this job,

so I can take
some of the burden off you.

I also want to show Bua

that I’m not
the same person anymore.

Please.

Pretty please.

Please?

Please ask her for a favor.

Fine, I'll talk to her.

You're the best.

You're the best, Fon.

I asked her to marry me.

You’re my friend,
so please open up to her.

No.

Give her a chance.
I’m sure she’s changed.

Fine, I’ll give her a chance.

Thank you so much,
you’re my best friend.

Don’t flatter me.

I’m giving her a chance

because I want to see
if she can actually change.

I have to go.

Bye.

You're so annoying.

Can you adjust the cloth
at the back?

If it’s too high, take it off.

Yes, just like that.

Move it.

Move the plant.

It’s blocking the basket.

- Is this okay?
- Come look at the monitor.

Move it to the left.

- Hello, Wut.
- Hello.

- Have a seat.
- Okay.

Nat.

Move the plant.

Okay, that's right.

Bua, hello.

Here.

This is the breakdown I prepared.

It might not be completely right
since it’s my first time,

but I did my best.

Okay.

And this is

your breakfast.

Please take it. I know you like it.

You did your research,

but next time,
focus on work-related things.

No need to look into
my personal life.

I can’t do that.

As an assistant,
I need to know everything.

What you like, what you dislike.

And when it comes
to the things you dislike,

I have to know
what to do to change your mind.

Are we ready?
We start sh**ting in half an hour.

- All good?
- Yes.

Are the lights ready?

Okay.

[Good luck for today.]

I think the pose looks a little off.

I want you to show your curves more.

You can lift your arms.

I’ll help.

Come on.

- Ouch.
- Bua.

- Ouch.
- Are you all right?

Walk slowly.

Beautiful.

We just need two more shots.

Act cheerful.

All right, that's a wrap.

Amazing.

You're amazing.

- Cheers.
- Woo!

Have fun tonight. It’s on me.

I’m gonna cry, Bua’s paying.

Come on, I always pay.

Be this cheerful
when you work too, okay?

I’ll head out now.
Have fun, everyone!

Namhom, why don't you stay
and drink with us?

It’s okay, I need to rest.

Don’t get too drunk.
I worry about you.

Cheers.

Are you tired?

Not at all.

How’s working with Bua? You’ve been
with her for weeks now, tell me.

It's good.

I feel like Bua doesn’t hate me
as much as she used to.

I'm going to take a shower.

And this is your breakfast.

Please take it. I know you like it.

- Ouch.
- Bua.

Don’t get too drunk.
I worry about you.

Cheers.

Fon.

I forgot my ring at the studio.

I need to go back and get it.

Do you want me to come with you?

It’s okay. I’ll be right back.

Namhom.

You still don’t trust me?

No, it’s late.
I’m just worried about you.

Don’t worry.

I’ll be right back.

I’ll call you.

Here.

The team already left.

Why are you still here?
Are you stressed?

Like I said,

stay out of my personal life.

How could you forget

something so important?

Who would take responsibility
if you’d lost it?

I didn’t mean to leave it here.

It just gets uncomfortable
when I wear it for too long.

If Fon heard that,

she’d be really hurt.

So don’t tell her.

It’ll be our secret.

I’ll have a drink.

Did Namhom go back to the studio?

Yes, I’m with her now.
Don’t worry.

Bua.

Can I be honest with you?

I wouldn’t be surprised

if you still don’t trust me.

Actually...

I’m not even sure
if I’ve really changed.

Fon...

She’s the best person I’ve ever met
in my entire life.

She has such high hopes for me.

She really wants to change me.

And I’m trying too.

But it’s so hard.

No matter how hard I try,

I don’t feel

like I can become a good person.

I feel so uncomfortable.

Sometimes I feel like

if I went back to the way I was
and lived the same life,

it would be so much easier.

But I don’t dare go back.

I don’t even know what I want.

I’m just trying
to do my best every day,

as much as I can.

I want you to know

that if I make another mistake,

it’s not because I want to.

I don’t want to be a bad person

or hurt anyone.

I’m probably just lost.

Well...

Everything you just said...

Do you want me

to feel sorry for you

and

understand you?

No.

I want you to understand.

And if you do
and you still hate me,

then that’s fine.

I have to go.

Ouch.

Bua.

You’re drunk. I’ll take you home.

This isn’t my place.

Don’t say no.

I know you want me.

[Namhom]

[Bua]

[Namhom]

- Where are you?
- I...

I’m calling to let you know
I’m staying at my place tonight.

It feels a bit dangerous for me
to go to your place right now.

Why? What happened?

When I was leaving the studio,
I felt like I was being followed.

My place was closer,
so I came back here.

I'll pick you up.

It's okay.

You should go to bed. It’s late.

See you.

I'm sorry.

I still like
being desired by people,

especially by those who hate me,
like you.

Fon.

I'm here to take you home.

We're getting married.

I hope I don't need to call
before coming over.

Hey.

Will you be here
until tomorrow morning?

If you see my girlfriend,
let me know.

Who’s your girlfriend?

Don’t pretend you don’t know.

I see you staring all the time.

Fine.

Come in.

Are you up?

Oh no!

Do you know
I was really drunk last night?

Yes, I know.

Why did you let that happen?

You didn’t want
to be the only bad one,

so you dragged me down with you?

I’m not a bad person.
I just made a mistake.

It’s because I’m lost,

just like I told you.

You can make a mistake with anyone,
but not with me.

Darn it.

Come on, Bua.

If we don’t say anything,
how would Fon ever find out?

Don’t make me
feel even guiltier toward my friend.

Calm down.

Just wait and see.

I’ll do everything

to make Fon break up with you.

Oh, really?

If I have to break up with Fon,

then you’ll have to stop
being her friend too.

If I show her this photo,

what do you think will happen?

You’re not lost, Namhom.

You’re a horrible person.

Fon’s on her way up.

If you’ve got something
to say to me, say it quickly.

Darn it.

Did Namhom really go back last
night to get her ring, Bua?

Did you actually see her?

I did.

What’s wrong?

She didn’t come home last night.

So she might have gone out
with someone else.

Probably not.

You told me she’s changed.

Don’t overthink it.

Aoy and Chod, that was another time

when I had to make an effort
to trust her.

But it’s really hard.

Even though my friend
confirmed her story,

I couldn’t stop thinking about it.

I know what to do
to find out the truth.

- I’ll keep you posted.
- Fon.

Goodness only has meaning

when we understand
who is truly worthy of it.

Be careful.

You did that on purpose, didn’t you?

Yes, because she was flirting
with you.

I’m your girlfriend.
I have feelings too.

Did something happen
at work today?

I’m spying on her at her place.
She didn’t go out.

Come here.

- Let go.
- I am not

- a good person, like my friend.
- Let go of me, Bua.

May I see the CCTV footage?

I want evidence of the guy
who hurt my girlfriend.

I don't think it's a guy.

- Here.
- Are you sure this is the person?

Now I finally understand
how it feels to be proposed to.

Don't smile.

Have an evil look.

Don't smile.

Like that.

Action.

Keep going.

Okay, cut.

Cut.