One of the things that confuses a lot of people when it comes to relationships is when the other person shows physical intimacy. Even individuals who are breaking up with someone or their relationship isn't working out can suddenly find themselves engaged in intimate acts by their partner and they wonder "well, maybe he/she still loves and wants me". Often that is NOT the case and instead the other person just wants some kind of physical interaction for THEMSELVES and it has nothing to do with actual love or for a connection with the other person.

When it comes right down to it, actually it can be a form of USING for SELF GRATIFICATION. It's often about CONVENIENCE when someone needs some kind of intimacy FOR THEMSELVES. This type of person is objectifying and often they may not realize it. This is often described as a NEED FOR FEED.

This kind of person may look to get their feed off of as many in the environment as they can. For example, this girl showed you affection and you gave her a ride home. She got friendly with other workers and got a ride home from them too. So basically she is working the environment for HER needs. There are individuals that learn how to do small doses of "love bombing" techniques and it has nothing to do with caring about others, but more about setting up others she/he can USE. They use a form of self promoting and can seem charming, but it is ALL ABOUT SELF.

It sounds like you were just "groomed" and there is no actual interest. The candy only takes place when SHE wants it to, that is a red flag for a user and NOT a good candidate for a healthy relationship where YOUR needs are actually respected.

It's important to pay attention to the "red flags" so you know what you are dealing with. This is especially true in the work place because you are there to work and earn money for yourself, and that means paying attention to the kind of people in that environment so you focus on getting along instead of ending up becoming objectified and getting angry which will disrupt your work performance.