Why would she give me her number then ghost me?

Anonymous

I met a girl on campus. I saw her and instantly liked her. However, I was rushing to take a test, so I couldn't get her off my mind. I told a friend about her, and unbelievably, she knew her and told me they were friends. A week later, we met, and my friend introduced us, but we couldn't talk much. So my friend organized a date. I didn't ask for the details because all I cared about was meeting her.

My friend informed me that she was in a relationship, although it was a bit shaky. With a relationship in mind, I didn't have any expectations beyond developing a friendly relationship and getting to know her. We met on a Friday, and my friend left us alone. We had a nice chat, even though I can be weird and awkward at times because I am naturally introverted and shy. I believe we had a great time. Fast forward to the end of the date, she gave me a hug and suggested I ask my lady friend for her number so I could contact her directly when I wanted to see her, instead of going through my friend. I handed her my phone, and she inputted her number.

Well, after the date, I wasn't entirely sure about how I felt. It was like seeing candy in a store, unwrapping it, tasting it, and realizing it wasn't what I expected. Or maybe I was still shocked about how I managed to talk to her, considering I typically shy away from one-on-one conversations with girls I like. So, I was conflicted for almost 24 hours. I spoke to my friend, and she told me to take things slow. After much internal deliberation, I decided to call her. I called her once, but there was no answer. I decided not to call again but sent her a text on WhatsApp. The text was delivered, but I haven't received a reply yet.

Why would she give me her number then ghost me?
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