Sun/Moon x reader

Chapter 17: The Aftermath

I had my hands balled into fists, wanting to punch her square in the face. In my imagination, I did, but in real life I didn't.
'Too many witnesses' Is all I thought.
I took a deep breath and stepped outside.

'What if they call corporate on me?! What if they sue me! All the evidence is pointing against me!' I panicked.

I stood beside the door and put my hands on my face, covering my now teary filled eyes. I let out a shaky breath and broke, tears streamed down my face and my whole body shook from holding back sobs. I heard the resumed sound of kids playing and muffled voice from parents talking amongst each other. Then I heard the door open. I couldn't take anymore yelling from Linda or Carley so I kept covering my face. I felt a hand gently touch my shoulder and I looked up to see the husband.

"Hey there kiddo... I'm sorry you had to be another victim of my wife" He apologized.

"Another victim?" I asked between sobs.

"Yes, unfortunately this isn't the first time something like this happened. Usually Linda stuck to harassing employees in small stores, but this is too much even for her. She endangered our son for crying out loud!" He continued, "especially from Carley. I let Linda have too much control in her life"

"Are they working together?" My voice 

"Mhm, like mother like daughter. I overheard them scheming against you, I didn't know the full details so I didn't know what to warn you about. I should have given you a heads up, I'm partially to blame here too" The husband said.

I gave him a confused sympathetic look. He looked away from me and at the Daycare while sighing.

"I heard Carley talking with her mom about this new employee who acted entitled towards her, which is why I was confused to learn it was you she was talking about. But nonetheless, Carley... Dislikes you, not because you acted 'entitled' no... I believe it's because she can't handle her emotions, still not an excuse" The husband explained.

I looked down solemnly. I still hated Carley for what she's done but this new information has me slightly conflicted. The husband patted me on the head.

"Unfortunately, there's not much I can do but root for you, and maybe give my testimony on what I heard" The husband gave a thumbs up, which encouraged me.  

"That's ok, thank you Mr...?" I trailed off, hoping he would catch on.

"Ledgers, Mr. Ledgers" Mr. Ledgers finished for me.

I smiled and he went back into the party room. Then I heard a chime on my Fazwatch and saw a message from Pepper.

💀 𝙋𝙚𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙧 ♜: u good? From here you don't look to well

I looked up from my Fazwatch and saw Pepper at the desk, who looked up just in time to awkwardly wave at me. I typed back.

u can change ur name on here?: Y/n

I replied. I saw three dots pop up, showing Pepper was responding. Another chime rang out.

💀 𝙋𝙚𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙧 ♜: I'll show u later, come here

I walked over to Peppers desk as he pulled a chair next to me, I sat next to him.

"I saw you run out of here a while ago with glitter glue in your hair. I also just saw you come out and cry..?" Pepper sounded confused.

"Yeah" I said blatantly, fatigue slowly creeping in.

Pepper and I sat there for a while, the air thick with an awkward silence from Pepper. I cherished the moment of silence.