#indefinite leave to remain

[novelcsanchez]

Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain in UK? What do you need to prepare?

“Union Jack flying at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, UK” by Roy Tanck/ CC0 1.0 If you have been living and working in the UK for more than 5 years, you can now apply for “settlement” or “Indefinite Leave to Remain”. This is the next step before applying for British citizenship. ILR will allow you to live and work here in the UK for as long as you like! A lot of Filipino nurses, like myself,…

[lexlawuk]

Comprehensive Guide to British Citizenship by Naturalisation

British Citizenship by naturalisation is a significant milestone for many individuals who have made the United Kingdom their home. As a leading London immigration law firm, we are dedicated to guiding you through every step of this complex process. This detailed guide will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the requirements and procedures involved in applying for British Citizenship by…

[immigration-solicitors-uk]

Indefinite Leave to Remain: Your Pathway to UK Settlement

ILR is your route to living and working in the UK without restriction. This is the first step toward becoming a full British citizen. Normally, the application for ILR will require applicants to spend five years in the UK. There are, however some exemptions, and holders of some category visas like Innovator, Spouse, and Skilled Worker can apply sooner. The ILR process is complicated. There downgrade expert immigration lawyers for ILR come in—to guide you through the processing.

What are Commonly Required to Be Eligible for Indefinite Leave To Remain in The UK?

You generally need to be on a qualifying visa in continuous residence in the UK for at least five years; However, there are some exceptions to this with certain visa categories, such as Innovator, Spouse, or Skilled Worker visas, that might allow one to apply earlier. Other requirements include meeting the "good character" requirement and demonstrating sufficient knowledge of English.

How Does an Immigration Solicitor Help with an ILR Application?

These immigration solicitors, with their deep knowledge about the complicated immigration rules and regulations, can guide you about taking up the entire application process so that every document is properly prepared. They will represent in case of refusals or any kinds of issues and increase the chances of success.

What Could Be the Potential Consequences Of Making an Application for an ILR Without Professional Advice?

While one can apply without professional guidance, there are all sorts of problems that may very well arise, including delays, refusals, and even the possibility of removal from the UK. The immigration rules are complex, so mistakes in an application may turn out to be dangerous. An immigration solicitor can advice on how to avoid these pitfalls and increase your chances at securing a successful application. 

Conclusion: 

Securing Indefinite Leave to Remain can be considered the most crucial point in developing a long-term life within the UK. Although it could prove quite complex, knowledge of eligibility criteria and professional advice from immigration solicitors would enhance the chances of positive consideration exponentially.

If you want expert assistance in this regard, consider contacting Intime Immigration Solicitors. They have extensive experience with UK Visa and Settlement Applications.

[coatessolicitors]

Indefinite Leave to Remain (Settlement)

Secure your future with Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK. Discover the requirements, process, and benefits of obtaining ILR. Get expert guidance and assistance for your ILR application today.

[viir-tanadhal]

Rylan: I mean it's such a gorgeous song, Miracles.

Neil: I haven't listened to that for ages, actually.

Rylan: Well I'm glad you have ...

Neil: I enjoyed that, enjoyed that.

Rylan: Well I enjoy it. You know what, we were having a little chat while the track was on and you were saying that Pet Shop Boys to have a song like that that's pretty much, I'm going to say a love song, a love note, could we go with? Maybe a sonnet, maybe?

Neil: We could.

Rylan: It's quite rare!

Neil: Chris actually normally says, "Oh, you had to bring that down, didn't you?"

Chris: [chuckles]

Neil: So... Actually, funnily enough on the new album—out on April 26—there's a song called Feel, the second track, which was written the same time as that.

Rylan: Stop it.

Neil: Yeah when we were trying to write singles for PopArt and we had this great track and I always liked it and it had a chorus and I could never think of any words to go with it. And during lockdown, I suddenly thought of words for it

Rylan: It came.

Neil: So it's the second track on the album. But that is also a love song like that is. It's got no downsides to it.

Rylan: And I said this — very rare for you guys because normally there's a little twist in the towel, there's a little sting in the towel.

Neil: There normally is a little sting in the towel.

BBC Radio 2 with Rylan on April 6, 2024

[overelegantstranger]

i am chewing the walls because yesterday i woke up brimming with ideas for my (hopefully) [eventual] bricks and mortar yarn store and i can't DO anything about it

[itistimetodisappear]

Dead country rotting country racist stupid country i hate it here I hate it here I hate ittt

[redgoldsparks]

My Experience Buying eSIMs for Gaza by Maia Kobabe

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Full transcript below the cut:

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My Experience Buying eSIMs for Gaza 

Project organized by @ connectinghumanity_

by Maia Kobabe @redgoldsparks 

Page 1 

In Fall 2023, I saw instructions on instagram for how to purchase an eSIM card and submit it to be distributed to someone in Gaza. 

Download an eSIM app-> Select Middle East as the region-> Purchase-> Screenshot the QR code-> Do not activate-> send to gazaesims@gmail.com 

Image of Maia looking at eir phone. “That sounds easy, I’ll buy one.” 

I emailed an Airalo eSIM QR code to gazaesims on Nov 17 2023. 

Page 2

By January 2024, it hadn’t been activated yet. I bought a second one from Nomad and sent my new QR code and resubmitted my old one. 

Image of Maia looking at eir phone. “How long does this usually take, I wonder?” 

By February neither had been activated, but Connecting Humanity kept posting about needing more. I bought a second Nomad and resubmitted all of them on February 15, 2024. 

Page 3

The Nomad eSIMs are much cheaper than Airalo, but what I didn’t realize is that they expire even if they haven’t been activated. At the end of February I decided to try a third company, Simly. Here’s a price comparison: 

AIRALO: $39 USD for 3GB, never expires 

SIMLY: $22 USD for 3GB, never expires 

NOMAD: $16 USD for 3GB, expires after 8 weeks even if unused, only offers in-app refunds 

Page 4

Connecting Humanity asks folks to wait at least 3 weeks before resending a QR code that hasn’t been activated yet. On March 7 Mirna Elhelbawi posted: 

We send EVERY esim we receive. Bear in  mind that we are dealing with people at a war zone. They might take it and get killed before activating it, they might take it and their phone gets lost or destroyed. They might take it and search for days for stable internet connection to activate it, and some of them activate it unsuccessfully due to lack of knowledge and the horrific situations they are in. ~Connecting Gaza 

By early April, my first Nomad eSIM expired unused. I resubmitted my three remaining eSIMs. 

Page 5

Suddenly, two of my eSIMs were activated on the same day! The Airalo I’d purchased 4.5 months earlier and my second Nomad. 

Image of Maia looking happy and surprised. 

Image of Maia looking very intensely at eir phone. “I have to make sure these don’t run out!” 

I began buying top-up packages immediately. 

Page 6

I felt like I had planted a seed in the fall and waited all winter for it to sprout. Seeing it activated was like watching the first new leaves break the soil. 

Image of Maia with a watering can labeled “data”, sprinkling water on two little sprouts. “Watering my eSIMs!” 

Sadly, only .07 GB of data was ever used on my Nomad. It was never used again after that first day. 

Page 7

But my Airalo has been in constant use for over a month now. I check on it every day. 

I will never know the person I am buying data for and they will never know me. But we are connected by the same strings of hope and grief that connect us all. 

Image of two hands holding a phone, which is connected to a flying kite. 

Page 8

On April 5, 2024 Connecting Humanity reported they had sent more than 250,000 eSIMs to Gaza, equivalent to approximately $6.3 million donated! You can visit gazaesims.com for more info, instructions, and discounts. Here are my referral codes: 

MAIA5367 for $3 off Airalo 

MB772 for $3 off Simly 

MAIA66GF for $3 off Nomad 

If you need more incentive, the Cartoonist Coop is doing art rewards. Visit cartoonist.coop/esims4gaza 

Page 9

Image of Maia, weighing two options. “Buying an eSIM is easy and can make a very direct impact. It can also take a lot of patience and could get expensive over time if you commit to keeping the eSIM topped up indefinitely.” 

If an immediate one time donation is more your speed, I recommend Operation Olive Branch and Gazafunds, two places to find Gofundmes aiding Palestinian families. 

gazafunds.com

@ operationolivebranch on insta

linktr.ee/opolivebranch 

-Maia Kobabe 2024 

[visaand-migration]

A Comprehensive Guide to Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK

Applying for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK can be a significant milestone for individuals seeking to settle in the country permanently. Whether you're on a work visa, a family visa, or any other category, obtaining ILR provides stability and opens up a plethora of opportunities. However, navigating the application process can be complex and daunting. In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about applying for indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

Understanding Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)

Indefinite leave to remain, also known as settlement or permanent residency, allows individuals to live and work in the UK without any time restrictions. It signifies a person's long-term commitment to the country and their eligibility for certain benefits and services. Once granted, ILR holders can access public funds, apply for citizenship, and enjoy greater freedom in their residency.

Eligibility Criteria

To Apply for indefinite leave to remain you must meet specific eligibility criteria, which may vary depending on your visa category. Generally, you must have lived in the UK for a certain period, demonstrated a commitment to the country, and met the necessary language and financial requirements. Additionally, you must not have breached any immigration laws during your stay in the UK.

Preparing Your Application

Before applying for ILR, it's crucial to gather all the required documents and evidence to support your case. This may include proof of identity, residency, employment, and finances. It's essential to ensure that your documents are up-to-date, accurate, and properly organized to avoid delays or rejection.

Completing the Application Form

The application process typically involves completing an application form, which can be done online or by post. The form will ask for personal details, immigration history, and information about your stay in the UK. It's essential to fill out the form carefully and truthfully, as any discrepancies or inaccuracies could lead to your application being refused.

Meeting the English Language Requirement

One of the key eligibility criteria for ILR is demonstrating your knowledge of the English language. Most applicants can meet this requirement by passing an approved English language test at the required level. However, certain exemptions may apply, such as if you're from a majority English-speaking country or have a degree taught in English.

Meeting the Life in the UK Test Requirement

In addition to the English language requirement, applicants for ILR must also pass the Life in the UK test. This test assesses your knowledge of British customs, traditions, and institutions. It's essential to prepare thoroughly for the test by studying the official handbook and taking practice exams.

Submitting Your Biometric Information

As part of the application process, you'll be required to provide your biometric information, including fingerprints and a digital photograph. This information is used to verify your identity and conduct security checks. You can usually do this at a designated service point or visa application center.

Paying the Application Fee

Applying for ILR incurs a significant application fee, which must be paid at the time of submission. The fee may vary depending on your visa category and whether you're applying from within the UK or overseas. It's essential to check the current fee schedule and ensure that you have sufficient funds to cover the cost.

Waiting for a Decision

Once you've submitted your ILR application and biometric information, you'll need to wait for a decision from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Processing times can vary, but you can typically expect to receive a decision within a few months. During this time, it's essential to keep track of your application status and respond promptly to any requests for additional information.

Conclusion

Applying for indefinite leave to remain in the UK is a significant step towards securing your future in the country. By understanding the eligibility criteria, preparing your documents, and following the application process carefully, you can increase your chances of a successful outcome. Remember to seek professional advice if you're unsure about any aspect of the application process, and good luck on your journey to settlement in the UK.

[mylegalservice]

Is the IELTS required for ILR?

To qualify for Indefinite leave to remain in the UK, you will need to demonstrate and prove your knowledge of the English language. To fulfil the English test requirement of the Immigration rules for ILR, you may be required to take 2 tests – Life in the UK and B1 Speaking and Listening test from an approved Home Office list of providers. You may only be e\required to take one test if you can demonstrate you have obtained a qualification that meets the requirement of B1 or above. Before applying for ILR and depending on the circumstances of your case, it is important to ensure you are up to date with the current rules and seek advice to obtain a positive outcome.

My Legal Services given they have a vast experience and expertise in dealing with ILR applications to the Home Office.

Original Source: https://www.quora.com/Is-the-IELTS-required-for-ILR/answer/My-Legal-Services-1

[lexlawuk]

Transfer Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) to a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)

If you hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK, transferring your status to a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) can provide a more secure and convenient way to prove your right to reside, work, or study in the UK. This guide will walk you through the key aspects of the No Time Limit (NTL) application, detailing when and why you should apply, eligibility criteria, the benefits of making the…

[immigration-solicitors-uk]

What is Indefinite Leave to Remain ? Let’s Explore It!

Are you planning to become a permanent resident of the UK ? You can do so if you have an immigration status known as indefinite leave to remain (ILR). 

Let's explore this article further. 

What Does "Indefinite Leave to Remain" Mean ?

In the UK, you can enter the nation with no limitations and live and work there as long as you have indefinite leave to remain lawyers. You are granted settlement status, which releases you from immigration limitations. If your goal is to settle in the nation, obtaining indefinite leave to remain is an appealing solution because it offers several rewards. 

You Can Do the Following With ILR :

Live Study Work (no limitations)

Utilise public funds (like benefits)

Get free access to the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK

Travel freely within and outside of the UK

However, make sure you don't stay abroad for an extended period of time since you could lose your ILR status.

ILR Specifications :

There are some qualifying requirements in order to be eligible for ILR, including:

You've been a permanent resident of the UK for a predetermined amount of time.

Plus, you are a decent person with sufficient knowledge of English and British culture and daily life (based on your completion of the Life in the UK test).

Throughout the required period, you have not spent more than 180 days outside of the United Kingdom in any one year (this is the continuous residency criterion)

You can submit an application to settle in the UK if you satisfy ILR standards. 

Tips on Obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain :

Must adhere to the common standards for English language proficiency

Must legitimately reside in the UK as defined by the Home Office

Accomplish the "Life in UK test"

Must be free of all criminal records

Who Can Assist You in Obtaining This Immigration Status ?

Intime Immigration Limited's knowledgeable immigration lawyers are available to assist you to get indefinite leave to remain (ILR) status. They have years of expertise and are very professional. They assume full responsibility for completing all of your formal paperwork on schedule. For more, schedule an appointment!

[onelawchamber]

Indefinite Leave to Remain Application: How Onelaw Chambers Can Help You

At Onelaw Chambers, our team of immigration solicitors has extensive experience in handling Indefinite Leave to Remain applications. We understand the complexities of the UK immigration system and can provide you with the expert guidance and support you need to achieve a successful outcome.Here's how we can help you with your Indefinite Leave to Remain application:

[theemporium]

[3k] the season is over but the marriage remains. max starts to see little leclerc in a light no one in the world has ever seen before. and daniel is stirring the pot because he is bored. but in a concerned way, obviously.

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“When did you say he was coming?” 

“Maman.” 

“Sorry for being excited to see my son-in-law.”

“Ugh, don’t call him that.” 

“That’s what he is, Charles. Grow up, please.” 

You couldn’t help but let out a snort as you watched the way your brother argued with your mother, both on very different sides of the spectrum as you awaited Max to show up. Despite his best attempts, whatever plans Charles made to try and ruin the dinner, Pascale would always be one step ahead of him, leaving the boy pouty by the time six o’clock was approaching.

And whilst you knew your mother would be excited to meet the man you impulsively—and drunkenly—decided to marry in Vegas, you hadn’t expected her to reach this level. You don’t think you had even ever seen her take Christmas dinners to this level.

The fancy plates and cutlery had been taken out of the kitchen cupboard you and Arthur were forbidden from opening, and you had spent all morning polishing them with Lorenzo. Pascale had been running around the house like a headless chicken, as though Max would step into the house and notice the specks of dust on the top of the bookshelves and doorways. Charles had been sent out the house on a goose chase that you indefinitely knew was your mother’s way of preventing him from poisoning any dishes. And Arthur was sent along with him for good measure. 

And when the clock hit five, she had practically ordered each and every one of you to put on something presentable and nice before the guest of the night arrived.

Truthfully, it felt like a funny fever dream until you were sitting in the living room, fingers tugging on the hem of your dress as you tried to fight the pit of anxiety in your stomach.

You hadn’t spoken to Max since earlier that morning. He had tried messaging a few more times: first asking what caused the sudden shift in tone, and then to ask for opinions on different bouquets. But you couldn’t bring yourself to reply to either. 

You were angry. Not at him. Never at him, You were just angry at yourself. You were angry for letting such a small, meaningless comment get in your head. You were angry that you were taking your emotions out on Max who was clueless and didn’t deserve your sudden cold shoulder. You were angry that despite logically knowing all of this, the sight of his contact name and the mere idea that he was going to be in your house in the next few minutes didn’t help the pit in your stomach.

You tried to focus on Charles’ tantrum. You tried to focus on the jokes Arthur kept making to wind him up. You tried to focus on the way Lorenzo was calmly trying to persuade your mother to put the photo albums away before Max even arrived. 

You tried to pretend you were okay when you were far from it.

“I want all four of you on your best behaviour,” Pascale told each of you as she anxiously glanced over at the clock, practically vibrating on the spot as the big hand neared closer to twelve with each passing moment. “No nonsense.” 

“That means no sneaking away to make out with your husband,” Arthur teased, only to let out a wince when Charles slapped him across the back of his head.

“There will be nothing of the sort,” Charles grumbled, only to let out a wince when Pascale slapped him across the back of the head.

“Don’t hit your brother,” she said in a stern voice before adding. “And stop being such a buzzkill towards your sister.”

Charles rolled his eyes.

Pascale opened her mouth as though she was going to continue scolding her middle son, only to be cut off by the sound of three knocks at the door. Her face instantly lit up as she clapped her hands together, grinning widely as she rushed towards the door. 

Maybe it was the anxiety or maybe it was something else, but your chest tightened when the door swung open and you saw Max on the other side of the door. 

He arrived right at six on the dot, though you guessed the punctuality didn’t surprise you. What did surprise you was the lack of Red Bull merch. It was stupid to think he would have worn it to dinner, but then again, he had worn it to plenty of other events shamelessly so you never knew what to expect. 

But no. Instead, Max stood in the doorway in black sweater with the collar of his white shirt sticking out the top. He wore dark jeans that didn’t look like they were painted on (a miracle) and he held a large bouquet of peonies that were the prettiest shade of pink you had ever seen in your life. 

“Mrs Leclerc,” he greeted her with a charming smile on his face as she opened the door. “Thank you for inviting—”

“Oh enough with the formalities!” She laughed before she brought him into a hug, the act clearly catching the boy off-guard if the wide eyes were anything to go by. “We are family now. Call me Pascale.” 

“Oh. Right,” Max murmured, expertly keeping the bouquet to one side as he wrapped his other arm around the older woman. “Uh, these are for you.”

“My favourite,” she said with a genuine smile when she pulled back to take the bouquet from his hands. “What a gentleman you are, Max.”

You could have sworn you saw a light blush spread across his cheeks. 

“Please, come in,” she ushered him in as she closed the door behind him. She turned on her heel, her smile still so wide, it was almost concerning. “Make yourself comfortable. Dinner is almost ready.”

Max nodded his head in thanks and turned to look at the others in the room. But his gaze completely missed your brothers and landed on you, something in his eyes shifting as he stepped forward and opened his mouth to say something. 

But you were already up and out of your seat before he could say a single word to you. 

“I’ll help bring the food to the table, Maman,” you said suddenly as you rushed towards the kitchen.

Arthur only snorted in response. “Trouble in paradise already.”

...

...

“You’re ignoring me.”

You almost jumped out of your skin, the phone that was previously in your hands now clambering onto the counter. You pressed your hand to your chest, the feeling of your wildly beating heart thundering under your skin as you tried to clear your throat.

“No, I’m not,” you denied, though you hadn’t turned to look at him.

Max raised his brows. “So you’re just hiding out in the kitchen when the rest of your family are outside for no reason then?”

“I’m not hiding out. I was checking on the chicken,” you said aimlessly, your cheeks heating up under his intense gaze. But still, you kept your eyes on the counter and the random dishes of food rather than the Dutchman who taking a few steps closer to you. “And I was texting Yuki. He was having some marriage issues so—”

“Guess you can relate then,” Max deadpanned. 

Your cheeks burned warmer. “You should head back out to the party, Max.”

“At least fucking look at me,” he whispered, something almost pleading in his voice. 

You weren’t used to it with the Dutchman. Even from a young age, Max was oddly self-assured and confident in what he said. The media said he was rude, but he was just blunt. He knew what he wanted to say. He didn’t sound apologetic when he said it. And he certainly didn’t sound so distressed when he demanded things. 

And yet here he was, the three time world champion who had never sounded so desperate and anguished before in his life, just aching for you to lift your head. 

You swallowed the ball lodged in the back of your throat before slowly turning your head to find Max a few steps away from you. He looked oddly concerned and maybe that’s what really caught you off-guard. You weren’t sure what you were expecting—maybe some annoyance or some anger—but it certainly wasn’t this. 

His brows were furrowed together, the crease between his eyebrows deeper and more prominent than you had ever seen it. He looked a little lost and bashful, like for the first time in his life, he didn’t know what to do and he didn’t know what to do with that piece of information. 

Max Verstappen had never looked so hopeless.

“Tell me what’s wrong,” he spoke in a soft voice, and it didn’t help the pounding in your chest. 

“Nothing is wrong, Max,” you said to him, and you tried to flash him a smile. But it was strained and wrong and he hated the look of it on your face.

“Don’t bullshit me. You said this marriage wasn’t going to work if I wasn’t enthusiastic, well it won’t work either if you lie to me,” he said in a slightly more firm voice, and this time he took another step towards you. “Tell me what I did.”

Your chest tightened again. “Max—”

“Was it the comment earlier?” He continued, that pleading note in his voice so loud and clear again. “It was a joke, I promise you. I’m not ashamed to be married to you. I could never be ashamed of you.”

“Max—”

“Yes, I know the circumstances of our marriage are a little unconventional and a little inconvenient too but,” Max’s hands rested on your upper arms, the touch warm and overwhelming but you didn’t think you wanted him to let go of you just yet. “If I had to marry someone in Vegas, I am glad it’s you.” 

And it hurt. 

It hurt so fucking bad that the boy was standing in front of you, laying himself on the line and blaming himself for something that wasn’t even his fault. It hurt because no matter what you did, you couldn’t bring yourself to open your mouth and tell him. You couldn’t bring yourself to say that his agreement to your comment struck a nerve. You couldn’t bring yourself to say that you were feeling stupidly self-deprecating when you made the comment in the first place and his response just felt like he kicked you when you were down.

You couldn’t bring yourself to tell him about the countless articles. You couldn’t bring yourself to tell him about the comments made throughout your life, throughout your brothers’ careers, throughout your own career. 

You couldn’t bring yourself to tell him that he had practically chained himself to a PR manager’s worst fucking nightmare with no way out any time soon. 

You couldn’t bring yourself to say any of it. Not when you hadn’t even confessed half of your feelings to the people in the other room. Not when a part of you was scared he would agree with every single fear that laid lingering in the back of your head. 

“It wasn’t your fault,” you finally managed to say, and something quite like relief washed over the boy when he realised you were actually answering him, that you weren’t going to run off and hide in another room like you had done before. “Just…it was something else that upset me. Not you. I promise. You did nothing wrong, Max.”

The concern returned. “What upset you?”

“I don’t wanna talk about it,” you said simply, and you were grateful enough that the boy dropped the topic—even if he wasn’t particularly happy about it. “We have a dinner to enjoy. It’s not worth ruining when Maman has spent all day making sure Charles didn’t slip some arsenic into your soup.”

Max snorted, shaking his head. A few beats passed before he squeezed your arms slightly. “We’re good?”

You smiled. “We’re good, Max.”

He nodded, seemingly pleased with that response as he let out an exhale. “Good, because now you can come out and help me. If Arthur makes one more sex joke, I think Charles might serve my balls for dessert.”

You snorted. “Maman would have his balls on a plate first if he tried to ruin the dinner itinerary she set up.”

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“Can we talk?”

Max paused what he was doing, the pile of dishes sitting in front of him from where he was trying to help tidy up after dinner moments ago. Despite Pascale’s insistence that he was a guest who didn’t need to assist, Max still found himself joining the oddly domestic dance of working around the Leclerc’s to clean away the table and take everything back into the kitchen. 

He could hear you and Arthur giggling in the other room, quickly followed by soft scolds from Pascale—the kind where you could still hear the smile in her voice. He could hear Lorenzo stepping outside for a phone call, his voice muffled by the balcony whilst Arthur made some joke that he was probably going to throw himself off after watching his baby sister make heart eyes at her husband all night. That was followed by another scolding from Pascale. 

There was an odd sense of contentment deep in his chest as he collected the last of the dishes on the dining table when he heard somebody step into the room, expecting it just to be Pascale or maybe even you. 

He wasn’t expecting Charles. 

“Uh, yeah,” the Dutchman muttered, shifting around so he was facing the boy instead. “What’s up?” He almost cringed at his own words the second they left his mouth.

“Tell me this isn’t a tactic.” 

Max paused, wondering for a few moments if he had heard the boy correctly. However, Charles didn’t seem to repeat himself as he stood there on the other side of the table, staring blankly at the Dutchman as he waited for his response. 

“What?” 

“Tell me that this whole thing isn’t just some ploy made up by Red Bull,” Charles said, his face remaining straight as he spoke. 

“What is a ploy? This dinner?” Max questioned, utterly baffled by the words leaving his mouth.

“I need you to tell me whether you are just messing with my sister as some weird, twisted way to get to me,” Charles said, his arms crossed over his chest. “I need you to tell me if this is some fucking game to you and your team.”

And Max’s stomach churned at the allegation. 

He thought this was all planned. He thought Red Bull had sent him out like a spy to get involved with the Leclerc family and exploit them. He thought this didn’t mean shit to Max beyond a mind game to assure him the championship next year.

And the worst part was that Max could see why he would think that. If there was anyone who risked being his biggest competitor on track—car aside—it would be Charles. Not his own teammate. Not Mercedes. Not McLaren. It would be Charles Leclerc, like it had always been when they were younger. 

It had always been Max Vertsappen versus Charles Leclerc. And it always would be until the end of their careers. 

For Charles to assume it was one thing. But for Charles to actually believe Max would go through with something like that? To agree to such a plan? 

The Dutchman couldn’t deny that it really fucking stung. It fucking stung that Charles assumed the worst of him—even if it was to protect his little sister—and it fucking stung to wonder if the other Leclerc’s assumed the same.

“Charles,” a disbelieving scoff left his lips as he shook his head. “I would never—”

“Because I don’t give two fucks about a championship if you are messing with my sister,” Charles interrupted. There was a rage in his eyes, a rage he had never witnessed in the boy before—not even during his worst races. “She cares deeply about people. She loves hard and fast. And if you become one of those people and break her heart?”

Max didn’t say anything.

“There’s nothing in this world I wouldn’t do for her,” he said in a softer voice, but the underlying threat was still clear. “And there is nobody I wouldn’t hurt if they hurt her.” 

“This isn’t some mind game,” Max said to the boy, because he didn’t think the boy would believe anything else he said. “Vegas was a mess, I know that. But I would never do something like this. And I would never bring your sister into our rivalry or on-track business.”

Charles’ jaw clenched a little, like he was contemplating whether he believed Max or not.

And for a few moments, Max wondered what would happen if he confessed his true feelings. He wondered what the Monagasque would say if he learnt that Max had spent the better part of their early careers either trying to beat him in a kart or ogling his sister. He wondered what Charles would think if Max told him he was almost pretty sure his little sister was his first love, even when they didn’t have a proper conversation until Charles finally joined Formula One.

Max wondered what Charles would think if he knew the truth. 

But now was not the time nor the place to tell him. To be completely honest, Max didn’t think it would ever be the time or place to tell him. He didn’t think he would ever confess that to Charles, he didn’t think there was any reason to. There was only one person in this world that deserved to hear his confession, but Max would rather throw himself in front of the RB19 before he told you how he felt.

“I swear on my life, my cats’ lives and my mother’s life,” he added after a few moments, watching as the boy’s shoulders sagged a little like he finally realised Max was telling the truth. 

“Good,” Charles nodded, pausing for a few moments. “I mean everything I said. For as long as it takes to sort out this mess, if you even upset her once, I swear to God—”

“Image loud and clear, Charles,” Max assured the boy with a single nod of his head.

“Good. Remember it, Verstappen.”

And with that, he left the room and left Max staring blankly at the pile of dishes on the table, a dull ache in his chest that he wasn’t really sure how to ease.

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