A Christmas Kiss 2011

Wendy's job and dream of interior design

Wendy works as a busy assistant to Priscilla, a callous designer. She dreams of becoming an interior designer in her own right. Encouraged by friends to focus on herself, she begins to consider real steps toward her own career.

Elevator kiss with a mysterious stranger

Trapped in an elevator, Wendy impulsively kisses a handsome stranger. She doesn't learn his name at the moment, leaving the encounter unresolved. The moment hints at a future complication when she later meets him again.

Reunion reveals the man is Adam

Wendy is later reunited with the man she kissed, only to discover that he is Adam, her boss Priscilla's boyfriend. Because of her sparkly makeup, Adam doesn't immediately recognize her. The mismatch creates an awkward, fated connection that sets up the central romance.

Hired to decorate Adam's house for a Christmas fundraiser

Wendy and Priscilla are hired to decorate Adam's house for an upcoming Christmas fundraiser. The project places Wendy in the personal space of the man she is growing to care about. They begin to plan the design around the fundraiser theme.

Wendy's Dickens-inspired theme for the décor

Wendy creates a theme based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, a book Adam and his grandmother both enjoyed. The concept becomes a central part of the decorating plan. Her idea shows her talent and ambition to shape the space with meaningful storytelling.

Credit stolen by Priscilla after Adam dismisses her idea

Adam dismisses Priscilla's original concept and Wendy's credits are stolen, portrayed as Priscilla's own idea instead. The deception undermines Wendy's contribution and strains her relationship with Adam. The theft raises stakes in the decorating project and their personal dynamic.

Wendy falls in love with Adam; Adam wants to end things with Priscilla

As they work closely on the project, Wendy falls in love with Adam. Adam begins to realize he wants to break up with Priscilla due to their differing values. Their feelings complicate the professional arrangement and deepen the romantic tension.

Priscilla fires Wendy after sleepover

Priscilla fires Wendy after discovering that she stayed overnight at Adam's house watching movies. The firing marks a significant setback for Wendy's career and personal life. It also signals the fragility of the relationship between Wendy, Adam, and Priscilla.

Fake engagement announcement planted in the newspaper

Priscilla plants a fake engagement announcement in the local newspaper to undermine Adam's plans at breaking up. The stunt escalates the conflict and challenges Adam's faith in the relationship. The media twist amplifies the stakes for Wendy and Adam.

Priscilla reveals the actual designer behind the concept

Priscilla slips up and reveals that the design was actually Wendy's, which disgusts Adam. The betrayal deepens the rift and threatens the progress they had made toward a reconciliation. The revelation re-centers Wendy as the true creative force behind the project.

The theatre confrontation and breakup with Priscilla

The trio goes to the local theatre, where Adam breaks up with Priscilla after being reunited with Wendy. This moment marks a turning point in their relationship. The theatre setting emphasizes the emotional turning point as past disagreements are resolved.