Jasmine and Salim appear to be total opposites on the surface. Herein lies the dynamics of their attraction. When Jasmine's surface is unveiled she realizes that her naked soul was hurt, confused and misguided and all it needed was realignment. Unmasked, she realizes it was the mask she had been wearing for years that had served as a barrier to the discovery of her soul's mate as well as her sense of self-esteem, self-respect and self-love.