My five ghostly husbands-Chapter 205 Celebration

As Julian, Milo, and Adrian returned from their festival shopping, Karl immediately perked up, curious about what they had bought.

"What did you guys get?" he asked, leaning forward eagerly.

Julian held up a neatly wrapped package, his expression soft. "I bought a plain mat and a flower vase for the house."

Karl raised an eyebrow. "So practical. Very Julian-like."

Julian just smiled and didn’t argue.

Next, Milo proudly displayed a small bundle in his hands. "I bought hairpins and clips for us!" His eyes sparkled as he turned to Ruby. "Wife, I got you a few too!"

Ruby chuckled, taking one of the delicate hairpins and inspecting it. "Good choice, Milo."

Karl, not wanting to feel left out, huffed. "Where’s mine?"

Milo grinned mischievously. "I picked a pretty one just for you!" He handed Karl a shiny silver hair clip decorated with tiny pearls.

Karl examined it, nodded seriously, and immediately clipped it onto his hair. "Stylish. I approve."

Meanwhile, Adrian, who had been silent, finally held up a bag in his hands. "I got food and drinks," he said simply.

That was all he needed to say.

Everyone immediately perked up.

Karl’s eyes lit up. "Brother Adi, you are the most useful of us all."

Adrian rolled his eyes but didn’t disagree.

As everyone sorted through their purchases, Ruby noticed something missing.

"Pillu left?" she asked, realizing she hadn’t seen him.

Julian nodded. "Yeah, after we finished shopping, he met his friends. So he left with them to explore more of the festival."

Ruby nodded in understanding.

Now that the shopping was done and they had eaten the food Adrian brought, it was time to get back to business.

Because the festival was still far from over.

The day had been long and exhausting, but as evening fell, the excitement shifted into something more magical.

Ruby’s shops stock was nearly sold out, so she decided to close early.

The moment she noticed the silver glow rising in the sky, she locked the doors, securing everything inside. The usual festival chaos had settled down, as most of the crowd had moved toward the fort bridge and the riverbanks, eager to witness the Diamond Moon in its full glory.

She stretched her arms and turned toward her husbands, a small, excited smile forming on her lips.

"Let’s go and enjoy the night."

The festival had been about work and business all day.

But now?

Now, it was time for them to celebrate.

She led them behind their shop, where the space opened up to a breathtaking view of the river.

The sky shining with a silver glow, the light of the Diamond Moon reflecting against the dark waters.

As Ruby gazed out, her red eyes caught the moon’s glow, turning them into glistening gemstones against the night.

The entire world felt different under the moonlight.

The air was cold, not biting like winter, but a gentle kind of cold that made your senses sharper, your thoughts deeper.

It was the kind of cold that made you aware of everything—of the weight of existence, of the vastness of the world, of how small you were under such a beautiful sky.

For a moment, everything felt unreal.

The red river beneath them shimmered, transformed by the moon’s glow. Under normal light, it was eerie, unnatural but now, it looked breathtaking, as if made of liquid rubies.

Above, the Diamond Moon itself hung in the sky, massive and almost unreal in its brilliance.

It wasn’t just beautiful, it was mesmerizing.

Then soft golden lights began appearing in the sky.

Lanterns.

One by one, glowing lanterns rose into the heavens, carried by the wind, making the entire scene look even more magical.

Ruby’s eyes lit up with excitement.

"Let’s go and light lanterns too!" she said, turning to the others with a bright smile.

Julian, who had been quietly watching the sky, blinked. "We don’t have any lanterns."

Ruby shrugged, undeterred. "It’s okay, we’ll buy some on the way!"

As they walked through the festival streets, they passed witches selling lanterns.

Ruby bought five lanterns, one for each of them.

Instead of heading toward the overcrowded fort bridge, she led them to the other side of the river, where a flat, open space stretched beneath the vast night sky.

Here, away from the biggest crowds, it was peaceful.

It felt like the entire world had slowed down.

They stood together, lanterns in hand, the glow of the Diamond Moon casting silver light over their faces.

Ruby held up the first lantern, carefully lighting the base.

The flame flickered, then grew, filling the lantern with warmth.

As the soft golden glow illuminated her face, a feeling of quiet happiness settled in her heart.

For the first time in a long time..this was a night she wanted to remember forever.

Julian watched Ruby quietly, his expression soft, almost unreadable.

The golden glow from the lantern danced against her face, highlighting the delicate curve of her features, the way her red eyes reflected the warm light like flickering embers.

A small, gentle smile formed on his lips as he took in the moment.

She was focused on lighting their lanterns, carefully making sure each one burned evenly.

And for a moment, Julian didn’t think about anything else—not about the struggles they had faced, not about the hardships of the past.

He simply watched her.

And he realized...

This was happiness.

"Let them go together, alright?" Ruby said, turning to all of them with a bright, excited smile.

Milo clutched his lantern tightly, his hands trembling...not with fear, but with overwhelming excitement.

His heart pounded, his chest feeling so light and warm he thought he might float away along with the lanterns.

This was it.

This was the happiest day of his life.

He had never felt like this before.

Never had a moment where he wasn’t hungry, wasn’t cold, wasn’t begging for a coin just to survive.

Never had he felt so safe, so free.

Tonight wasn’t just a festival for him, it was a memory he would hold onto forever.

—To be continued...🪄

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