For context, my coworker (36 F) borrowed $40 from me (18 F). I let her, since she mentioned it was for her children. For two weeks straight, she repeatedly would tell me she would pay me back the next day (which she did not)

A few days ago, I was in the takeaway room (for context, I work at a chain restaurant as a hostess) and a few people in there were talking about their experiences with lending her money. I proceed to tell them mine, to which make another co worker angry enough to take it to management.

I ended up being paid back due to management being involved. The issue is, and where I may be the a-hole, is that she actually told me not to tell anyone nor take it to management. Now, she is telling people that I am lying, so I don’t know what to do. Aita?

Ps: This may be unimportant, but she has made several remarks about my anxiety and a few about my appearance. I remember when I trusted her more, I told her about a crush I had, and she proceeded to tell everyone there, including him, about it.