heera

"Am I just some toy you rich people can play with? You buy me when you want me, toss me aside when you're bored, then come back whenever you feel like playing with me again." — Parn

Honestly, I am completely done with the stereotypes this series is generalizing. Given how Pheem's character is written, I am baffled as to how Parn could even love her. From the start, Pheem was a toxic, poorly constructed character who is obsessive and needs to be in control. She imagines scenarios and constantly 'labels' Parn simply because she has trauma from her mother being a sex worker. How—and why—was her character written to have a gentle, sweet bond with Parn, who is clearly a victim here?

I didn't like Parn much either. She never once told Pheem what her actual job was. She let Pheem think and say whatever she wanted, even when it deeply hurt and wounded her. Honestly, what made her pause instead of just confessing that her job didn't involve sleeping with men but only serving drinks? Even when she finally did say it, it was too late, and I still feel like she never clearly stated the truth or cleared the unfair label Pheem gave her. Furthermore, after all that chaos, when Pheem forces herself on Parn, Parn just lets her. Even if it was for money, how could romantic feelings bloom after a constant cycle of criticism and abuse? It doesn't make sense. The script literally tolerated toxic elements and emotional trauma in the name of romance.

Pheem was always narrow-minded and incredibly reckless with her actions—like the way she tried kissing Parn and expected to get her back as if she were a toy. Again, I didn't quite like Parn's actions either. Why did she allow herself to help Techin behind Pheem's back, knowing Pheem wouldn't like it while they were in a relationship? From an outside perspective, it honestly looks like cheating, especially given how Parn handled Techin's secret—that he's gay!

And how idiotic Parn's parents are! They reminded me so much of Babe's mother from Dangerous Queen. However, at least Queen handled that mess with dignity, unlike Pheem. Here, Pheem just throws money around even after she is no longer with Parn, as if to use the debt Parn's parents would be in to control her. It’s crazy! At least Pheem’s gay friend was there to give her reality checks on how annoyingly she handled things.

The most irritating thing is how the writers didn't explore any character development before diving back into their relationship. After all that drama, including how Pheem tried to show off that she was with someone else (Songsak), any normal human would have massive trust issues. It felt like Parn never truly experienced or highlighted the agony of wanting someone to see her for who she really is, nor did she take a stand for herself. Yes, she realized that whatever she did, Pheem would think ill of her. Not to mention how Pheem's father intervened and told her not to meet Pheem. It was as if Parn's feelings didn't matter at all; she was always treated badly by others who never considered her emotions. Yet, at the end of the day, Parn just settled into these weird, forced boundaries. Even when she pushes Pheem out of her room and cries, it is only for a little while. Later, when Pheem finally realizes what her father did, she goes back to Parn, and they just get together. I truly feel the series never did justice to Parn's character. The awful treatment she received from the start was never properly addressed or met with the serious consequences it deserved.

Apart from the script, the actors Lena and Miu are superb. Their acting was excellent. Lena made me dislike her character to the core, lol! I loved their rich wardrobe too. Everything was wonderful, except for the editing, the script and how recklessly it was handled. ;)

"I want to try living for myself." — Parn

"What? You want to fix a gay man?" — Pheem