Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Raza requested his parents to forgive him that time and promised never to play truant again.

A

Raza said to his parents, “Please forgive me this time. I promise never to play truant again.”

B

Raza said to his parents, “Forgive me that time. I promise I would never play truant again.”

C

Raza said to his parents, “Please forgive me that time. I promise to never play truant again.”

D

Raza said to his parents, “Forgive me this time. I promised never to play truant again.”