"I'm so proud of you!" Varun exclaimed, hugging Rhea, and kissing her cheek.
"I'm finally Dr. Rhea Iyer now", Rhea said, grinning.
"Thank God", sighed Varun. "Your PhD was longer than all of my academic years combined."
Rhea slapped his arm. "Was not." Her nose crinkled in a cute way, and Varun kissed it, making her giggle.
"Congratulations, Rhea", said Brad.
"Thanks Brad", Rhea beamed at him. "Oh by the way, this is Varun, my boyfriend." She introduced Varun to Brad.
"You must be the famous Brad who asked Rhea out on her first day to the University", said Varun, extending his arm for a handshake.
"Sorry man, didn't know she was taken", Brad said, shaking his hand, and slapping him on the back. "Your girlfriend is quite hot."
"Run along now Brad, before I chase you", said Varun, sa
