A sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select one

A sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/direct speech.

Ashmi told Shehnaz that she was going through a difficult phase then and she needed her with her at home.

a)            Ashmi said to Shahnaz, “I am going through a difficult phase now and I need you with me at home.”

b)            Ashmi said to Shahnaz, “I was going through a difficult phase now and I need you with me at home.”

c)            Ashmi said to Shahnaz, “I will be going through a difficult phase now and I need you with me at home.”

d)            Ashmi said to Shahnaz, “I am going through a difficult phase then and I need you with me at home.”