The owner-managing director of the company, Antonio Morayasu was a kind and caring gentleman. Steevan was able to learn the operation of the factory from A to Z within a very short period and become the Factory Manager of the company within three and a half years. Despite the success he attained within a relatively short span of time in Italy, he was highly worried about their children‟s upbringing in an alien culture with different values and ethos. His wife too held the same view. By this time, Sanjeewa was nearly 9 years old and his sister who was born in Italy was just five. They thought if they did not take their children back to Sri Lanka now it would be too late. However, It was not easy for Steevan to make up his mind to return to Sri Lanka. He continued for a few more months in Italy.
In October 1980 Steevan and his wife finally decided to communicate their intention of leaving Italy to Antonio Morayasu. Since then Steevan was waiting for an opportunity to speak to Antonio. At last, he got the chance to talk to him at a Christmas party in 1980. Antonio listened to him quietly for a moment and suddenly he broke his silence saying “What! What‟s wrong with us? You have never brought any complaints or grievances to me.” He continued saying “Look here. Italy has become your home country now. I don‟t think you can again settle in Sri Lanka with your children. Be calm! ”He thought that no way he could let Mr. Antonio down and leave Italy. The dialogue continued for several months. At one point of their dialogue, Antonio even offered a 15% salary increase to Steevan. After continued persuasion by Steevan, one day Antonio replied saying “Yes, I can understand what you mean.” However, Antonio wanted Steevan to stay for at least another six months so that he could replace somebody as the Factory Manager, the position Steevan held until he left Italy in June 1981.