Mixed Behavior--How do I Interpret?

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Here’s what happened:

 

A couple months ago, I went over to see a guy I’ve been casually seeing. I told him I’d be going there on vacation and to hopefully see him. Before I left, he asked me where I was staying. After I told him, he said “Wow. I hope it works.” He’s divorced with kids, so I wasn’t expecting a lot.

 

When he was on his way over, I tried to entice him to stay a couple times. (He was able to stay when he came to see me). After the first time, there was a pause and he said he was running behind. After the second time, he said he was just called in to work. (Personally, I don’t get why he would have to work that late at night all of a sudden). Even though I was bummed, I tried to play it cool. After that, he offered me a “rain check” and said it would be no problem.

 

he next day, I questioned if I came on too strong the previous night, so I didn't contact him. I felt kind of rejected because he told me he had to turn off his phone the night before, and I didn't know how to interpret that. I wondered why he didn't contact me, and I felt like I pressured him so I told him I was going to go to bed early. After that, he told me he had to work. Ever since then, he stopped responding to my texts, and I don't know what's going on.

 

Overall, him having to work seemed like a response since he said that right after I asked him to stay. Part of me thinks he simply had to be home that night, and that was his way of telling me. It’s important to note that this guy has children and frequent run-in’s with his ex. But if that was the case, why wouldn't he just say that?

 

I remember a similar situation in which he said he suddenly had to do something right after I suggested something, and it turned out to be his way of telling me he couldn’t do it. He’s tends to be non confrontational (lies, changes the subject, walks away, asks me what I want him to say). He says he just likes to let things cool.

 

We haven't spoken since then, and I don’t know if I take this personally. I'm worried I kind of scared him away, because the last time I kind of overreacted and told him how hurt I was. How do I find out what's going on?