Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.

Mahendra told her that he would be waiting for her at the theatre.

A

Mahendra told her, “He will be waiting for her at the theatre.”

B

Mahendra asked her, “I will be waiting for you at the theatre.”

C

Mahendra inquired her, “He will be waiting for you at the theatre.”

D

Mahendra told her, “I will be waiting for you at the theatre.”