Jasmine shivers as Jafar approaches her. There is something repulsive and yet intriguing about him. She knows Jafar has made an offer for her hand. He is an ambitious man and marrying Jasmine will fulfil many, if not all, of his ambitions. Jafar is significantly older than she is, in fact, Jasmine can't remember a time when Jafar wasn't working in the palace. He is a rather intimidating figure, but is also a rather alluring figure. Jasmine finds she can be a more intelligent person when she talks to Jafar. He doesn't expect her to agree with his opinions. She can have her own opinions.

"Good morning princess." Jafar says sitting down next to Jasmine on the edge of the fountain in the garden.

"Good morning Jafar. The weather is beautiful today, isn't it? I love being outside on days like this." Jasmine turns towards Jafar and is surprised when she thinks that he looks very handsome in the morning sunshine.

"I don't get to spend enough time outside when the weather is this nice. Where is Rajah this morning? Normally he's with you when you're outside." Jafar asks with concern in his voice.

"He went inside. It was too hot out here for him. I'm perfectly safe out here." Jasmine says honestly.

Jafar sighs heavily. "I have to admit that I worry about you, probably more than I should. I care about you. I don't want any harm to come to you."

Jasmine is startled at Jafar's admission. She thought he was only after the power. To hear that he really cares about her makes her feel hopeful. She covers his hand with hers. "It's alright to care about me. It's nice to hear that from you. I didn't expect that display of emotion from you. I'm proud of you for being honest with me."

"I promise, here and now, that I will always be honest with you, no matter what. I want you to be my wife, Jasmine. I've never been shy about admitting that. I don't want you to feel pressure, but know that I won't give up." Jafar says seriously.

"I don't want you to give up on me, ever. It's just going to take me some time to get used to all of this. It's very new to me." Jasmine says gently.

"I know that. We'll take this slow. Can we have a private lunch, just the two of us? I'd like to get to know you a little better." Jafar requests gently.

"If you would like to have lunch with me I would be glad to do that. I'm honoured that you'd take time out of your busy day to spend time with me. Where shall we have lunch? Would you like an outdoor lunch? I can arrange that if you would like." Jasmine asks sweetly.

"I think an outdoor lunch would be lovely. If you arrange that I will go and get some work done and we can meet back here at lunchtime. It would my pleasure to join you, princess." Jafar picks up Jasmine's hand and kisses the back of it.

"I will make arrangements. I look forward to seeing you later." Jasmine leans forward and kisses Jafar's cheek.

"'Til we meet again princess." Jafar says breathlessly. Princess Jasmine's actions have shocked him and made him very happy.