“When we were in the same office, he talked to me but always kept a distance. He was always playful with everyone else, but me. He always discussed only serious stuffs with me”

He respects you, and values your input.

“I was on my notice period in my office the same month. I was leaving in a couple of days when he was back.
But once he got back, I could feel something was off. He was very quiet and spoke only official stuffs.”

1. He had a personal issue he could not discuss.
2. He was upset that you were leaving, and put on a cold front to mask his emotions.

“I left the office and he didn’t even come to say bye or wish me happy journey.”

1. He wanted to but his personal issue kept him occupied.
2. He was upset that you were leaving, and he wasn’t comfortable facing you with a non straight face.

“Fast forward 3-4 days, I get a text from him asking how am I doing n the regular old friendly messages.

He dealt with the cause.

“But I’m surprised at why he behaved so ice cold then and later wants to keep in touch.”

Only time will tell. In the here and now, he wants to resume what was paused; with time you will understand his intentions, and then you will know. If you do not, when you know that you have the opportunity to ask, ask why he was cold to you. Take what you can from his response.

You know what you want, seek it.

May you find the answer, and may it give you peace.

Cheers!