I (35M) unexpectedly and spontaneously hooked up with a coworker (28F) and I don’t know how to interpret the silence after — 4 days later.
I work occasionally as an extra in a small restaurant/bar. Last Saturday I worked with a new coworker I had already met once or twice before. Until then our interactions were cordial and light, with no obvious flirting from either side.
The few times we had seen each other before, we talked a little about relationships and life in general. I told her I had been single for 1.5 years, and she told me she had been casually seeing a guy.
After work on Saturday, we had drinks on a terrace with 2 other coworkers. The conversation became more open and she jokingly said she was “horny/desperate” lately and that another coworker wanted to introduce her to a guy. So I asked if she wasn’t seeing the previous guy anymore, and she said no.
At the end of the night she took a bottle of wine from work and mentioned she had no more CBD to smoke. I was a bit tipsy and took my chance and invited her to continue the evening at my place. She accepted immediately.
At my place we talked for hours. Still no super obvious flirting from her side, but we talked a lot about sex and relationships. She’s very sexually open and openly admits she has a high libido. She also told me that men tend to get attached to her quickly and that she usually ends things when that happens.
I laughed and told her I’m kind of the same way.
At some point I slowly initiated physical contact (our feet touching etc.) and she didn’t pull away. Time passed and I honestly started wondering if she was even attracted to me or if anything was going to happen at all.
Then at one point when she came back from the bathroom, I just went for it, kissed her, and we ended up having sex.
Honestly it was amazing. Great chemistry, great communication, very natural. She stayed the night, we cuddled a lot, had sex again in the morning, and kept talking and laughing about how unexpected the whole situation was.
She told me that honestly she had never really considered me “an option” at first, but that she ended up having a really good night.
At one point I jokingly asked if she regretted coming over, and she answered that if she regretted it, she would already be gone.
Before leaving she asked me not to tell coworkers because she’ll be working there full time for 6 months and it’s a small environment where everyone knows each other. I completely understood and reassured her.
We exchanged Instagram accounts and I told her she was welcome to come back to my place anytime.
Later that day I only sent her a reel about something we laughed about during the night and she replied immediately. Since then: no messages at all.
Two days later I stopped by work quickly to pick something up. She seemed a little shy/awkward in front of coworkers but still came outside to smoke a cigarette with me. We briefly talked and laughed again about the night.
I reassured her that I hadn’t told anyone and that nobody asked me questions.
Before going back inside she said loudly:
“So I’ll see you again in 2 weeks when you work next, right?”
And I quietly answered:
“If you ever want to come by after one of your shifts before that, you’re welcome.”
She answered a bit awkwardly, probably because people were around:
“I’ll let you know.”
Since then: nothing from either side.
And this is where I feel a bit confused.
In all my previous casual relationships there was usually:
- flirting by text
- little validations
- conversations about wanting to see each other again
- some sort of playful dynamic
Here: nothing from her, but also nothing from me.
The thing is, I’m not looking for a serious relationship either. I’m leaving abroad this summer for 3 months and she may also move abroad later this year. I’m not trying to date her seriously.
Honestly I’d just enjoy sharing light, fun and uncomplicated moments with her before I leave, because this night genuinely made me feel good after a long depressive period and reconnected me with my libido and with feeling alive again.
So now I hesitate between:
- letting things happen naturally and seeing if she reaches out eventually
or
- sending a light message just to clarify whether she’d like to see each other casually from time to time before I leave.
Curious to hear outside perspectives, especially from people who are more into casual relationships.
Thanks to anyone who took the time to read :)