Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Rajesh told Sumithra that he loved his parents.
1
Rajesh said to Sumithra, "I am loving my parents."
2
Rajesh said to Sumithra, "I love my parents."
3
Rajesh said to Sumithra, "I have been loving my parents."
4
Rajesh said to Sumithra, "I loves my parents."