A/N: Hello to all you guys out there. First of all, thank you for reviewing my current story, 'Never have I fallen...Till I found you'. It's a big achievement for a first timer like me. Now I'm gonna present to you my newest fan fiction entitled 'Affairs of the Heart'. The plot and other original characters besides of CCS' is thought by no other than me and only me. Please be informed that the story is a bit mature than that of my first story. Despite that, I will not write lemons! To tell you honestly, some of the events in my story might be against some of my moral principles in life, but still I believe that it is for the benefit of my story. Thank you very much and I am expecting for a good number of reviews.

Disclaimer: I do not own Card Captor Sakura.

Summary: A broken engagement. A weakening business. A migrating best friend. And an inner struggle. When Sakura's life is crumbling down, a stranger suddenly appears to fulfill her innermost desires.

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Chapter 1: Misfortunes and the Night's Savior

Sakura can't help but let the tears fall freely from her emerald eyes. Her heart tightens each time she thinks about it.

"I can't believe it! I failed my family. They trusted the company to me and because of me, we are facing the possibility of losing it." Sakura wept in the arms of her special someone.

Sakura Kinomoto, a woman of 22 years of age is one of a heck independent woman. For those people who know her, she is a fighter for what she believes in and she doesn't give up easily, especially to challenges. Behind the facade, however, is someone who is weak yet gentle and pure. It would be normal for anyone her age to enjoy her life. She should flirt with different guys, go clubbing, buy the newest designer clothes in the mall and chat with her friends every minute. But Sakura Kinomoto isn't just any girl next door. As early as her age, she had been endowed, together with Touya, the responsibility of maintaining their business. That's the reason she can't just be any girl, because she shouldn't be that way.

The Kinomoto Insurance Company lost one of its main investors and that she mainly blames upon herself. A lady like her, sophisticated and rational minded still has the young girl inside them, which lives in the deepest part of their soul. Most people might see the outer package, but only those who are close to her heart see her soul. One of those moments when they see her totality as a person is when she pours her whole heart to them willingly. This is one of those times, when she pours her heart to the one special person she loves.

"No, it's not your fault Sakura. You could have been raped if you haven't fought that old bastard!" her fiancé ranted, doing that entire he can to console her.

Sakura suddenly remembered the events that day. She was about to meet Mr. Ikari in a close door meeting to discuss about the current status of the business. Actually, she really doesn't want to meet with that man, especially alone, but her brother's not around and she's the only person who can talk to him about the matter.

It was raining hard that day and she's already 10 minutes late. She entered the conference room with her materials. She was surprised that Mr. Ikari is still not around. Suddenly, a hand touched her shoulders.

~ Flashback ~

"Mr. Ikari, Oh my god, you scared me" Sakura said with shock and uneasiness.

"Did I?" the old man replied. In his voice was something that can't be trusted.

"Um... Mr. Ikari, let's start the meeting now"

"You know what? You have a beautiful body any guy would want" He was slowly making his way towards her while she backs away.

"Sir, I believe what you are saying is out of your business" Sakura's voice is shaking.

"Really?" Mr. Ikari touched her face.

Sakura knew what's coming next so she quickly jerked the hands of the old perverted man now merely inches from her. Sakura pushed him, and that caused him to stumble down. The man was out raged. "You bitch!"

He stood up to catch her but Sakura was fast. She gathered up her things and made her way to the exit. Just when she got a hold of the doorknob, the old man caught her arm.

"Let me go, bastard! Help!" Sakura shouted.

He was just too strong for her. He covered her mouth and started his assault in her ravishing neck. Tears are now forming in her eyes; she can't let this happen. She got a good grip of her briefcase, gathered all her strength and...

"Ouch... ahhhhh" the old man shouted.

Sakura used the hard object in her hand to give the old perverted man a good bump in the head. She quickly went out of the conference room just in time for her fiancé Yuu to come to her rescue.

~ End of Flashback ~

"I can't believe that old man got away with it!" Yuu complained.

They did complain Mr. Ikari for his harassment to Sakura, but that did nothing at all, expect for the withdrawal of his money in the company. Because of the sudden lost of a major investor, the business weakens. The only way to strengthen it again is to find a new investor who would be willing to invest as much money as that of Mr. Ikari's. It's been months but until now, they still can't find one. And the single spark of hope they're holding slowly burns off.

"Yuu, I'm sorry you have to worry about me" Sakura looked into his eyes.

"I doesn't matter, didn't I tell you I'll always be here for you?" Yuu replied.

Sakura loves him very much. For her, every moment with him is the most romantic moment of her life. Here in Yuu's car is no difference. They are parked in front of the city quadrangle and the fountain is the witness to their love and it is, until now. It doesn't matter where they are, Sakura feels safe with him and that's all that matters.

"I love you, Yuu" Sakura stared at him.

Yuu looked at her, unknown what to say. What was he supposed to say? He had always said that he loves her. But right now, he isn't certain of his feelings anymore. Something happened that he, himself did not expect. Anyhow, he said what she wanted to her anyway.

"I...I love you too, honey" Yuu replied.

Sakura, being a woman, sensed something, but chose to ignore it. This moment need not to be ruined.

And they kissed.

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Today is Sunday, the most favorite day of Sakura. She woke up and got her palm pilot to see her activities for today. Then she remembered she would be having a date with Yuu. She could still recall how their other dates went. They were all very romantic. She can't wait what he has in store for her now. She chose to wear a purple tube dress matching it with silver high heels.

She received a phone call from Tomoyo telling her that she couldn't come because she's attending to some important documents she'll need before leaving Japan. Yes, leaving. The best friend she knew all her life will be migrating to some foreign land, which will prevent her from visiting her everyday. When Tomoyo told her about this the first time, she didn't took it quite well. She ignored Tomoyo for weeks! But that's past already. Now she understands it all. She realized she'd been selfish and that near or far, they're still the best of friends. Until now, she still feels sad at the thought, but why would she? She's now mature, at least that's what she believes, and she should understand better. After all, she still has Yuu by her side. She's thanking God for finding him. He has not only acted her special someone but also her best friend.

"Sakura...Yuu's here" Maria knocked on her door.

"Yes, I'm coming" Sakura took one last look of herself in the mirror.

She walked down the stairs to see a waiting Yuu. He's wearing a gorgeous suit with his hair combed nicely.

"Hey handsome." Sakura called out.

Yuu looked at her. "You look pretty" And he smiled at her.

"Thank you."

Throughout the trip, Sakura could feel Yuu's uneasiness. One time, she caught him glance at her and sighed. Sakura can't help but think what happened, but surely, if there is, he would tell her since they keep no secrets from each other.

Yuu parked the car in their favorite restaurant, the Cosmo restaurant. Yuu helped Sakura out of the car and they entered the restaurant.

"May I help you sir?" the attendant asked.

"Yes, we have a reservation here under Mr. Tanami"

"Ah yes, right here" and the attendant directed them to their table.

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The evening went well, except for the fact that Sakura could feel Yuu's tension. Now is the right time to ask him what's happening to him.

"Are you alright Yuu? You look tense." Sakura asked worriedly.

"Me? No... I mean, yeah" Yuu blabbed.

"Seriously, is there something you want to tell me?" Sakura's tone is changing out of worry.

Yuu took a deep breath. 'It's now or never' he told himself.

"Sakura, as you can see, we've been together for almost two years now and within that length, I proposed to you"

"Yes" Sakura said listening intently to what he's trying to say.

"Then something happened that neither I did not expect." He looked at her. He could see she's becoming nervous about this. "Don't take it so hard, Sakura. I...I..."

"What?! Just say it damn it!" Sakura said in anticipation.

"I think I fell in love with another woman" Yuu blurted out as fast as he could.

"What? You fell in love with... Oh no, this is not happening!" Sakura's tears slowly welled up in her eyes. This thing should be clarified and she would not cry in front of him, no matter how hard it is. The tension from the events made her stand up out of uneasiness.

"Would you care clarify this? You must be joking!"

"It is some woman I met a couple of months ago, I think I'm in love with her. Please believe me, I loved you. It's just that things went so quickly and I myself, is confused right now!"

"Right!" Sakura leaned on the table for support.

"I'm leaving for the US tomorrow, to sort things out." He said.

"So, the wedding's off." Sakura said.

"Yeah, I think so." Yuu complemented.

Sakura took a deep breath. She would not cry for someone like him, at least not in front of him. She needs to get out of the place.

"Um... I need to go to the restroom" and she hurriedly went away.

Yuu stood there for a couple of seconds "I'm sorry" is all that he said. But only the wind heard him for Sakura's gone. Away for him.

Sakura did not actually go to the restroom. After she excused herself, she immediately stormed off to the exit and for the first time, allowed her tears flow. Her agony is too much. And to think that she actually loved him! His revelation broke her heart so much that she feels there's no way to fix it.

She found a cab and is now ready to go home. Suddenly, she realized she really doesn't want to go home. It would be lonely and the quiet atmosphere would only make her think about him more. She decided she should go some place where she would keep herself entertained. She would go to the bar where Tomoyo once brought her.

"Excuse me, could you just bring me to 'The Flakes'?" Sakura asked while still sobbing.

The driver nodded.

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Entering the bar, she immediately made her way to the counter. She called the bartender.

"Sir, can you give me..." Sakura never drank those kinds of alcoholic drinks. She has tasted wine, champagne and the like, but not those 'too strong' ones.

"...anything that's strong" she finished.

"But ma'am, we have a lot of them. We have scotch, tequila, rum n' coke"

"Wait, what's the first one you mentioned?"

"Scotch ma'am"

"Okay, give me one"

"Are you sure? I mean..."

"Are you bossing me around? I know what I want! And as long as I pay, you have no say about it, got it?"

"Yes" And the bartender gave her what she wants.

Unknown to Sakura, a man amusingly stares at her. Unable to control his curiosity to such beauty, he made his way towards her.

"You know? That drink hits strong."

"Really?" Sakura then looked at him and was taken aback. He was one of those few handsome men she met. This guy has amber eyes, messy chestnut hair and gorgeous body. Everything in him could make one woman fall instantly in love. And now she could feel his effect on her, but it's not possibly love, it's more of a physical attraction.

"Yeah...but I guess my warning's too late" He on the other hand was instantly attracted to her. Her angelic face does compliment her perfectly shaped body. He was fallen into a spell he never wanted to break.

She chucked at him "You bet". Sakura's not being so used in drinking is now tipsy.

They were both aware of the instant attraction that sparked between them. Sakura even forgot the reason why she was here in the first place. In short, she forgot everything about Yuu. The intensity of this guy is enough to make her forget about anything. There was a comfortable silence for a while until Sakura spoke up.

"This place is lonely." Sakura broke.

"You think so too?" The handsome guy asked.

"Yeah."

Their shoulders brushed and much more to an attraction was ignited. It's now more of desire and lust. The guy leaned in closer to her within kissing distance. Their breaths mixed which made the atmosphere heat.

"Then, I think we should go some place fun" He whispered.

"I thought you'd say that" And Sakura smiled. She knows where this is leading yet she doesn't care at all. After all the misfortunes she'd experienced, why not have fun, just for tonight. She missed the part of her life where girls like her experiments, now could be her chance.

"My place is near here, we could go there" He said standing up paying for the bills.

"Then you've got a guest for tonight." She said holding his hand with hers.

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Once they got there, she realized that his place is a hotel. 'He's not from here then' she thought.

Just as they got out of the elevator, they began kissing. Their mouths are pressed against each other and their tongues enter into a sweet duel. The man gave one last passionate kiss before continuing in her neck going to her chest. His hands are roaming around her back pulling her closer to him.

Sakura is enjoying this. Her hands are playing its tricks on his already messy hair. She had never felt so naughty before even when she's with Yuu.

The man picked her up going to the bedroom. Tonight, she's going to give in to her desires. This man has saved her... from tonight's loneliness.

To be continued...

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A/N: Good or crappy? Worth continuing or not? Please tell me. It's all in the reviews!

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