Having a really hard time...

[MrBond]

Again, you are letting your fear guide you. Jump in and start swimming. She wants a guy who isn't afraid and will take charge. With you expecting her to text you back if you end with a question is just game playing.

I will tell you exactly what will happen. There will come a time when she stops answering and you will be going all paranoid again like how you were yesterday when she didn't respond right away.

You said you wanted to know what to do yet you dismiss everyone's advice and keep asking why things aren't working. Try something different.