Setting aside her reservations, Abrahamson decided to meet Kocula again, as she shared with The Sun:
“Initially, I was taken aback by his disheveled appearance. However, there was something about him that was so intriguing that I felt compelled to meet him again.”
During this time, Kocula managed to gather some funds to purchase foot cream, hoping to eliminate any off-putting odor. The tactic seemed successful as the two reunited and spent the day getting acquainted.
Returning to Vienna, Abrahamson was uncertain about the future of their budding romance. Against the odds, Kocula found his way to Austria and greeted his love with a simple, “I’m here.”
Two years later, the improbable couple walked down the aisle in a castle wedding. Another two years later, they joyfully welcomed twins Desta and Til. Kocula, determined to reshape his future, enrolled in university, eventually becoming a mechanical engineer after five years of study.
Abrahamson transitioned from acting to writing, penning the book “How to Fall In Love with a Man Who Lives in a Bush,” a “feel-good” fictional novel inspired by their unique love story.
Since sharing their story, Abrahamson has faced inquiries about why she wasn’t initially deterred by a homeless man trying to strike up a conversation.
“I’m willing to talk to anyone, and I think everyone should be. I don’t judge people, you know, and he was friendly and made me laugh,” she explained.
Their extraordinary journey illustrates that judging someone solely by their appearance may not be the wisest choice, emphasizing that being open-minded and giving people chances can lead to remarkable outcomes