Before finding showbiz fame, Meghan Markle used to "toy with boys' hearts," her school friend has claimed.
US reality TV star Nema Vand said the Duchess of Sussex "toyed with his heart" during their high school years.
Nema, 37, - who is best known for appearing on Shahs of Sunset - discussed his alleged previous rendezvous with Meghan in the Reality Life with Kate Casey podcast.
The telly star explained his all boys secondary school was twinned with Meghan's all girls school so the pair were able to see each other frequently.
He revealed: “She knew what she was doing, she toyed with our hearts masterfully.”
He recalled how he and Meghan almost shared a smooch but the moment was sadly interrupted.
He explained: “We were at a party one time and she sat on my lap. She got nose to nose with me. For a 16-year-old guy, that is an emotional moment.
“She said to me in Farsi, ‘You are so beautiful.’ I asked her, ‘How do you know Farsi?’ She said, ‘I learned it for you.’ Then she walked away."
He added: "I like to hope Meghan Markle is watching ‘Shahs of Sunset,’ and I like to hope she tells that almost-make-out story as authentically as I do."
But despite his very fond memories of the actress, Nema revealed that one of his pals in particular has a slightly different recollection of the Duchess.
He explained: “And by the way, if Meghan Markle is listening, I am going to say this one time. Meghan, you really upset our friend Gabe.
“My friend Gabe that I grew up with dated Meghan in high school and he says that after she got on ‘Suits,’ they were friends for years, and afterwards he said she kind of ghosted him."
He added: “It really hurt his feelings. I got the sense Gabe really valued her friendship.
“So Meghan, if you hear this, reach out to Gabe. You know who that is, and just right that ship.”
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