Disclaimer: CCS characters are so not mine.

Author's Note: Hello there people! This is only my second fanfic of the ever so beautiful Card Captor Sakura…… well anyway hope you like this story by the way to those who is reading my other story, Forever Secret Love. Well I read it and I was quite annoyed with it so I changed the first two chapters it has already been posted as to the other chapters it's still under construction… So I hope this first chapter of my new story might make up for the other one…

Chapter 1: Where it all Started…

Every fairytale has started with it's once upon a time, tales that are full of prince and princesses, knights in shining armors, fairies and evil witches but in this particular story you will find none of those fictional characters because this story has happened among two ordinarily different people who was brought together by a faith most unexplainable. Whose story is something that one might call impossible, whose story is full of outright coincidences but isn't there no such thing as coincidences but only inevitability!?!?

Oh I don't know after all we are only here to tell about a story that has tantalized us. This is a story that is all about serendipity, chances of unexplainable meetings that has lead from one thing to another, a love story of two ordinary people whose paths are intersected again and again… proving that the world is round for destined people to meet again and forever… A cute Love Story

When we were born we didn't know who and what to expect in our lives, we were never certain of who was the one meant for us… some of us search for theirs, never knowing that what their searching for is the one closest to them. We never knew what to expect and one can never claim to be the master of a game called life nor love.

Some people say that this particular game of search and conquer is what brings out the best in us, but then the question is… how will we know if what we have is all there is? How do we know when to expect for more and when to stop? Philosophical questions that were never meant to have answers.

In the age of 23 one can never be expected to be philosophical, rowdy and drunk maybe but philosophical!?! Well… not that much… but I guess when you are burdened with big responsibilities at a tender age you do tend to acquire philosophical thinking…

My name is Syaoran Li, a big business tycoon, you must have heard of me or maybe you haven't I'll never know after all I don't even know who you are… even how old you really are for that matter. For me you never age your still a cute girl that I have encountered when I was 7 it's funny that up to now I can't get rid of you…

"Excuse me Mr. Li, Mr. Harigazawa is here… he said he wants to talk to you" my secretary Denise said on the intercom I never knew why she bothered when we both know that whether granted or not Eriol would still barge into my door.

"Let him in Denise" I barely said when my oak paneled doors opened up to receive my best friend, Eriol Harigazawa who like me was also burdened by the company at the age of 23.

"Syaoran I didn't know you still have that picture with you… I thought that by now you have grown out of your silly crush on that girl." He said as he noticed the photograph on my desk.

"I do not have a crush on her! It's just that I find her as somewhat my lucky charm… that's all." I replied as he went up to my desk and took the picture of a little girl with her brown hair tied up on a pony tail with eyes as the most beautiful shade of emerald you could ever find along with a smile that has always reassured me.

"Syao you do realize that you have this pic since you found it in that park in Tomoeda right!?! and that was when you were seven… and what you should probably also realize by now is that your undying love for this girl… is insanely ridiculous and has no basis whatsoever…." Eriol once again reminded me as he did before again… and again.

"Yes Eriol I am quite aware of the fact that I don't even know if this person even existed but then again like what I've said before I do not have a crush on this girl nor am I in love with her… I just find her as a lucky charm! And mind you, you should thank her for the deal we pulled off with Mr. Sayala, apparently he was quite fond of children and when he saw the picture he couldn't help but say yes to our offer he thought that she was one of my nieces actually and told me that I should buy her a new doll…" I drawled off knowing Eriol would never stop his restless attack at the girl on the picture who has always been my companion ever since I found it.

Which brings back my memory on that faithful day when I found that picture, I remembered that was when I was only seven years old strolling aimlessly along a park in Tomoeda. I was crying then for some reasons that I can't remember… until a gust of wind blew a picture on my face. At first I got so mad that I have nearly ripped the photo in two until I saw this little girl smiling at me, I don't know what got into me I just suddenly felt at ease it was as if she understood me… and ever since then I felt as if I had a friend that I carry around in my pocket. And after that day I never had the heart to throw the picture all I knew was that deep inside I will forever treasure the picture even when I'm married.

"Oh please Syao!!! The least you could have done was give the credit to where it was due. Mr. Sayala would have said yes to the deal you gave him whether or not he saw that picture of yours. You studied that case and gave him a reasonable deal, it was more than he expected! Besides what about Denise or have you totally forgotten the all-nighters she pulled just to help you!?! That girl worked her butt off for you and here you are contributing your success to a silly picture."

"Eriol, I am not saying that this picture did all the work and I have already congratulated Denise on a job well done. All I'm saying is that this picture gave me my drive to strive for success… with regards to Mr. Sayala she just… simply sealed the deal…" I replied.

"Well it's good to know that you do understand how things work outside your dream world. Anyway speaking of Tomoeda did you know that we will be spending our summer vacation there!?!" Eriol suddenly asked.

"You mean that business outing that I'm not planning to attend to?" I replied as I twirled my chair to face the big expanse of windows. "Yup that's it!!! Hang on did I just hear you saying you're not planning to attend?"

"Hmmm…. Yup you heard right!" was the only thing I said as I turned to face him. "But I picked that place out especially for you! I knew you'd want to go there since there's a possibility that your little girl is also there. After all you did find her picture there you know!" he suddenly said looking quite pleased, hang on… did he actually think I'd fall for that?

"Eriol, I don't know why you're pestering me to come and frankly I don't even want to know… but either way I'm still not going and that's that!" I told him, but to my greatest surprise I found him openly smirking at me with an evil glint in his eyes. An expression that I knew and despised of when he has that look on his face it always seem to never end well for me.

"Oh but that's where your wrong, you see, I have something with me that I know you'd want… something important. Well if you wanna see her you'd better come, well gotta go! Oh and please do secure Mr. Sayala as our business partner he could really help us!" and with that he suddenly left.

What was he talking about anyway??? According to him its something important… wait a minute, her!!! The picture!!! I suddenly scrambled for my phone and immediately contacted Eriol.

"Well took you long enough!" he said, "That was low even for you Eriol… give her back or I'll beat her out of you…" I said as threateningly as I could.

"No can do Syaoran, oh and don't bother trying to look for me in my office, I just had my leave and I'll be back on the business outing so if you still wanna see her better be there… well I'm off…"

"Why that sneaky bastard he actually had it all planned! I'll get him for this, mark my words! It's a good thing I scanned the picture to my computer but nevertheless I'll get that original copy back" was the last thing I said when Denise knocked on my door.

"Mr. Li you still have a few papers to sign, this is the contract with Mr. Sayala, and the construction in Hong Kong… well here you go, oh and you still have a meeting at 4 pm well that's all I guess…" she said. "Ooooh… is this one of your nieces??? Isn't she just adorable?" she added (Syaoran has the little girl's picture as his wall paper on his computer).

The phone on her desk suddenly rang which made her jump and scurried off before closing the door behind her. "No she's not one of my nieces, just my first love… and I will get her back" I absently said to no one in particular with a slight smile tugging on my lips.

Syaoran was vibrating with suppressed frustration when the payback date arrived. His mind was set as he assured himself that he will get the picture back no matter what Eriol's twisted reasons were…

"Well your reasons better be good Eriol I'm on my way and I'm gonna kill you…" I said as I drove past the border and into the little suburban of Tomoeda with its wonderful beaches.

Tomoeda, a quiet suburban with decent houses and tranquil atmosphere how I missed you, I mused… I still had a long drive ahead of me since the beach was located at the furthest end of the town, near its outskirts.

Suddenly I noticed a seemingly miserable girl looking out the window of her blue Lexus. A damsel in distress, I thought as I parked my car next to her.

"Hi um… can I help you miss? I couldn't help noticing your uhm… car problem" I asked her politely. And as she looked up at me I suddenly realized that she has the most beautiful pair of emerald eyes, all rational thought seem to disappear from my mind as I was captivated by her sad soulful gaze… wait! Soulful!?! What the hell…

"Well… yeah… but I'm sorry… you see, I'm not allowed to talk to strangers, mister…" she replied as she continued to look at me for a while until I suddenly laughed, the childishness of her reply was just too out of place…

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to laugh but you have to admit that phrase just seem so loaded anyway my name is Syaoran," I said as I stuck my hand out to shake hers which she reluctantly gave. "There! Now that you know my name I wouldn't be a stranger now, would I?"

"It's Sakura…um… not that I mean to be rude or anything Mr. Syaoran but uhhhh… why did you stop? I'm sure that you have other important places to go to." I just smiled at her and said, "Well Sakura I don't actually have the habit of leaving damsels in distress at their time of need that is just against my principles, so its either you tell me or I won't leave."

"Well you see my car… seems to be quite broken and I don't know how to fix it. I tried to call for a mechanic but my phone died…" she said miserably. "Oh I see… well bad news is I'm not a mechanic! But the good news is I have a phone with me and I know someone who could help you."

After a while I suddenly heard a tow truck coming. "It seems that your ride is already here Sakura, it was a pleasure meeting you! Do you want me to give you a ride to wherever you're going?" I asked as I hopped on my car. "No thanks! I appreciate it though! I'll just stay with my car until it's fixed… Have a safe trip though!!! Until we meet again, I suppose…"

I hope so… I thought as I gave her a small wave as I drove away looking at my rear view mirror as she waved back at me.