Dial A for Aunties summary

Family Business and a Corpse

In Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q Sutanto, we are introduced to Meddelin 'Meddy' Chan, a photographer who works with her mother and three aunts in their family wedding business. The story kicks off with a disastrous blind date set up by her mother, which ends with Meddy accidentally killing her date. In a panic, she calls her family for help, and they decide to hide the body in a cake cooler, as they are in the middle of a billionaire's wedding gig.

Things take a turn for the worse when the cooler gets mixed up with the wedding cake, and the body ends up at the wedding venue. The situation escalates when they discover that the dead man is the son of a notorious crime lord, and they are now being pursued by both the police and the crime syndicate.

A Desperate Plan

Desperate to get rid of the body, Meddy and her aunts decide to take it to a remote location and stage a fake accident. However, their plans are thwarted when the crime lord's men catch up to them. In a wild and hilarious turn of events, they end up killing the men and burning their van to destroy evidence.

As if things couldn't get any worse, Meddy's long-lost college boyfriend, Nathan, unexpectedly shows up at the wedding. Despite their complicated history, Meddy is forced to work with Nathan to keep their cover. The situation is further complicated when Nathan reveals that he still has feelings for Meddy.

A Wedding to Remember

With the body disposed of and the crime lord's men dealt with, the focus shifts back to the wedding. The team works tirelessly to ensure the event goes off without a hitch, dealing with over-the-top requests from the bride and groom, including a live mermaid and a firework display.

As the wedding day arrives, Meddy and Nathan's cover is almost blown when the crime lord's wife recognizes Nathan and reveals their past to Meddy. In a last-ditch effort to maintain their cover, Nathan proposes to Meddy in front of the entire wedding party, which she reluctantly accepts. The proposal not only saves their cover but also helps Meddy realize her true feelings for Nathan.

A Bittersweet Ending

In the end, the wedding is a resounding success, and Meddy and her family manage to avoid the police and the crime syndicate. However, as the dust settles, Meddy comes to terms with the fact that she can't be with Nathan, as their relationship is built on a lie. She also realizes that she doesn't need a man to complete her and is content with her life and her family.

In conclusion, Dial A for Aunties is a delightful and fast-paced rom-com with a unique blend of murder mystery and family drama. The story is filled with quirky characters, unexpected twists, and laugh-out-loud moments that make it an entertaining read from start to finish.