Afraid to Know how Things are Going

So, how are things going?
Is any progress being made?
Is your heart growing warmer?
Of your answer I'm afraid . . .
Afraid to ask and find the answer
Afraid you will break my heart
Afraid you'll say you want to go
To have a brand new start
So instead of asking questions
About any progress being made
I'll keep my questions to myself
But will continue to be afraid
To ask the simple question
So, how are things going?