In the world of housing dreams and family bonds, one man's quest to build his mom a dream home in Ngata estate took a rather unexpected turn.

Robert*, the devoted son, embarked on a construction journey as a token of gratitude and love for his mother, who had been living in a rented two-bedroom house in Racetrack estate.

Little did he know that superstition would soon play a starring role in this tale.

With construction kicking off in February and steady progress being made, Robert couldn't wait to unveil the finished masterpiece to his beloved mother.

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However, a peculiar conversation left him bewildered during one of his routine weekend visits.

"My mom insisted she needed to move into the new house, claiming it was now habitable," Robert recounted, shaking his head in disbelief.

The reality, though, was that the house was far from habitable, as crucial finishing touches such as interior work, painting, landscaping, and electricity connectivity remained incomplete.

Robert probed his mother's unusual request.

Her answer, however, was nothing short of astonishing.

"To ward off bad luck, especially from those envious 'evil eyes,' I must move in now," she explained.

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Stunned, Robert questioned the source of this superstition, only to discover that it was a long-standing unspoken tradition.

According to her, one must be present during the construction to safeguard against impending misfortune, adding that those who don't defy it don't even get to move into the house once completed.

Furthermore, she believed this move would not only bring prosperity but also help cut down on the cost of renting.

Despite Robert's attempts to reason with his mother, she remained adamant in her conviction but he insisted that he would only consider her moving in when the house was not only habitable but also complete, ignoring the biblical commandment of children honouring their parents.

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In this intriguing twist of events, Robert's quest to create a dream home for his mother became entangled with old-age superstitions.

This left me wondering if he'll manage to convince his mother to wait for the house to reach its full potential, or if tradition and superstition will have the final say.

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Woman insists on living in incomplete house to keep off bad omen

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