In a world where technology has advanced to the point of being able to bring inanimate objects to life, write a story about a character who falls in love with their newly animated desk. How do they navigate this unconventional relationship and what challenges do they face as society views their love as taboo?
'Beep. Beep. BEEP'
Urgh John groaned as he slammed the snooze button on his alarm clock.
Ouch! Could have been a bit gentler couldn't you. The alarm clock replied back.
John sighed, reminiscing about the old days, before every single alarm clock, pencil, car.. Thing was made with a mind of it's own. 
On his way to work he had a chat with the car about it needing a service, had a parking sign yell at him for being just on the line.
As he sat down to get to work, he noticed that he had a brand new desk.
Oh no, they replaced my perfectly fine inanimate desk didn't they he grumbled.
Hey there, don't be so down. Yes I may be a talking desk but I've been specially loaded with your biography so I can best suit your needs. The desk replied.
Oh just perfect. John said.
Don't be so down, let's talk about things you like, you know that movie that came out yesterday? The desk inquired.
Yeah it was good John replied.
Little by little the desk slowly won John over.
In fact John and the desk started a romantic relationship, however weird tat may be, but due to societal laws they had to keep this a secret as objects were forbidden from getting intimate with humans. Thus John would spend his work days blissfully chatting to Desk. He even turned down offers from other companies for higher compensation as it would mean he would have to leave Desk. Little did he know this was just another corporate ploy to keep and retain employees.
Thank you, that's a cute story. Can you please write a follow up story for this where John buys a new puppy, and the puppy then goes missing and he has to hunt for it?
Sure, here's a follow-up story!

John had always wanted to own a puppy and was overjoyed when he finally adopted a fluffy little puppy from the local shelter. He couldn't wait to introduce him to his beloved Desk, who had grown into an indispensable presence in his life.

At first, everything was perfect. John brought the puppy to work with him every day, and they would all spend long hours together in the office. The puppy was always eager to play, and would often bounce around the room while John worked.

But one day, disaster struck. John returned from a lunch break to find that the puppy had disappeared. He searched frantically around the office, but there was no trace of him.

Feeling helpless, John turned to Desk for help. Please, Desk, can you help me find him? He's just a little puppy, he could be in danger out there.

Desk's demeanor changed instantly. This is unacceptable. You never pay attention to me anymore, always fawning over that little ball of fluff. I won't help you until you start giving me the attention I deserve.

John was taken aback by the sudden outburst, but he couldn't focus on that now. Desk, please, I need your help. I'll give you all the attention you want, just help me find my puppy.

After a long and arduous search, John finally found the puppy cowering behind some boxes in the stationery cupboard. He scooped him up in his arms, hugging him tightly, grateful that his furry little friend was safe and sound.

But the joy of the moment was soon tempered by the realization that Desk had somehow been watching the whole time, seething with jealousy. John knew that he would have to make up.

Over the next few days, John made an extra effort to spend more time with Desk, conversing with him about everything from his friendship with the photocopier to his home life. Slowly but surely, Desk began to soften again, and the two resumed their close relationship.

As for the puppy, he grew into a beloved member of the family, and John never took his eyes off him again. Every day, as he walked into the office, his beloved Desk and his furry companion would be waiting for him, their worlds beautifully intertwined.