Naked Scripts
THE GUARD
CHAPTER 1
The public beach baked under the relentless summer sun, waves crashing in a steady rhythm against the crowded shore. Bodies packed the sand like sardines, umbrellas dotting the landscape in a sea of color. Valentina wiped sweat from her forehead, her skimpy red bikini clinging to her skin like a second layer. At twenty-two, she had come to this popular tourist spot for a day of relaxation, but the heat was merciless. Sweat dripped between her breasts, tracing paths down her toned stomach despite the multiple layers of sunscreen she had applied.